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Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the marriage.
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Jesus Honors Marriage
Multiple commentators, including Spurgeon and Gill, emphasize that Jesus attending a wedding as the setting for his first miracle signifies his approval and blessing of the institution of marriage. His presence honors the union, teaching that Christ can and should be invited into our most human celebrations.
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His disciples. These were the disciples he had made when he was in Judea. These were Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. They were not y…
Jesus also was bidden (εκληθη κα ο Ιησους). First aorist passive indicative of καλεω, "was also invited" as well as his mother and…
19th Century
Anglican
Was called, or invited, after His arrival in Cana; but we may still think of Him, in whom purpose and result were one, as coming …
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Baptist
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
Happy marriage, where Christ is invited to be present! Where Christ …
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And both Jesus was called Or invited, as being a relation, according to the flesh:
and his discip…
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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…
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…
