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Mary's Expectant Faith
Commentators widely agree that Mary's statement, "They have no wine," was a request born of faith. Having treasured the prophecies about Jesus for years and seeing him gather his first disciples, she likely believed this was the moment for him to reveal his Messianic power. While he had not yet performed a public miracle, her hope was rooted in his divine identity.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On John 2:3
When the wine failed (υστερησαντος οινου). Genitive absolute with first aorist active participle of υστερεω, old verb from υστερος…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
When they wanted wine.—Better, the wine having failed.
They have no wine.—The question “What was …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 2:3
19th Century
Preacher
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!"<…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:3
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 Calvin
On John 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
And when they wanted wine
Or wine was wanting; not through the intemperance of the guests, rather through the povert…
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…