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and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!"
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God Saves the Best for Last
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill see a profound spiritual truth here. Just as the best wine was served last, God's blessings for His people improve over time. The joy of the New Covenant surpasses the Old, and the ultimate joy of heaven will far exceed any earthly pleasure. This miracle illustrates that in our walk with Christ, the best is always yet to come.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Every man. It is customary, or it is generally done.
When men have well drunk. This word does not necessarily mean that th…
19th Century
Anglican
When men have well drunk.—The same Greek word is used in the LXX. in Genesis 43:34, and rendered in the Authorized Version were merry;…
Baptist
The governor of the feast did not understand this, yet he admired it, and this illustrates what our Lord always does. He gives his people the best …
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The “master of the banquet” was not the host, but a headwaiter or toastmaster called in to take care of the distribution of food and drink at a lar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And says unto him The following words; expressing the common custom used at feasts:
every man at …
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
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…
