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Jesus said to them, "Fill the water pots with water." They filled them up to the brim.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Fill (γεμισατε). Effective first aorist active imperative of γεμιζω, to fill full.
With water (υδατος). Ge…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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 …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus says to them To the servants that waited at the feast,
fill the water pots with water . The …
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…
