When the wine failed (υστερησαντος οινου). Genitive absolute with first aorist active participle of υστερεω, old verb from υστερος…

When they wanted wine. A marriage feast among the Jews was commonly observed for seven or eight days. It is not probable that there would …

When they wanted wine.—Better, the wine having failed.

They have no wine.—The question “What was …

I notice that John calls Mary "the mother of Jesus." I suppose he had in his mind the dying word of Christ, "Behold thy mother!"<…

St. John Chrysostom: Since our Lord was known in Galilee, they invited Him to a wedding: And the third day there was a mar…

A wedding is always a gala occasion, and in a village like Cana it would be a community celebration. “Refreshments” were provided for all guests. O…

The mother of Jesus says to him. It may be doubted if she expected or asked anything from her Son, since he had not yet performed any mira…

And when they wanted wine
Or wine was wanting; not through the intemperance of the guests, rather through the povert…

It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ acknowledge and bless it. Those who want Christ with them at their marriage must invi…

Previously, the Evangelist showed the dignity of the incarnate Word and gave various proofs for it. Now he begins to recount the effects and action…