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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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Albert Barnes
On John 2:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 2:2
Jesus also was bidden (εκληθη κα ο Ιησους). First aorist passive indicative of καλεω, "was also invited" as well as his mother and…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:2
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 2:2
19th Century
Preacher
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
Happy marriage, where Christ is invited to be present! Where Christ …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:2
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…
John Gill
On John 2:2
17th Century
Pastor
And both Jesus was called
Or invited, as being a relation, according to the flesh:
and his discip…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…