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An Undeniable Miracle
Commentators explain that Jesus's specific instructions—using servants to fill large water pots to the very top—were intentional. This design removed any possibility of doubt or accusations of trickery, ensuring that the miracle would be seen as an undeniable act of God's power.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
With water. This was done by the servants employed at the feast. It was done by them, so that there might be no opportunity of saying that…
AT Robertson
On John 2:7
Fill (γεμισατε). Effective first aorist active imperative of γεμιζω, to fill full.
With water (υδατος). Ge…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:7
19th Century
Bishop
Fill the waterpots.—It is implied that the pitchers were wholly or partly empty, as the water in them had been used for t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 2:7
19th Century
Preacher
There was no fear of anything but water being there: They filled them up to the brim. They obeyed Christ to the letter. If Christ says to …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:7
The stone jars were large, containing about twenty gallons apiece. By the social rules of the day, all the guests were expected to wash their hands…
John Calvin
On John 2:7
16th Century
Theologian
Fill the water-pots with water. The servants might have been inclined to view this command as absurd, for they already had more than enoug…
John Gill
On John 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to them
To the servants that waited at the feast,
fill the water pots with water .
The …
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…