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He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast." They took it.
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The Confidence of Christ
Commentators emphasize Jesus' command, "Draw out now." He doesn't perform a ritual or even touch the waterpots; He simply wills the miracle into existence. His instruction to immediately take the new wine to the feast's manager shows His absolute confidence and divine authority over creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Draw out now. This command was given to the servants. It showed that the miracle had been immediately performed. As soon as the w…
Draw out now (Αντλησατε νυν). First aorist active imperative of αντλεω, from ο αντλος, bilge water, or the hold where the bilge wa…
19th Century
Anglican
Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast.—A vessel was let down into the pitcher and was then carried to the…
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Baptist
Draw out now. "Now." He had not turned the water into wine by any incantation. He simply willed it, and it was done. He said, Draw out…
The “master of the banquet” was not the host, but a headwaiter or toastmaster called in to take care of the distribution of food and drink at a lar…
16th Century
Protestant
And carry to the master of the feast. For the same reason as before, Christ wished that the flavor of the wine should be tested by the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he says to them, draw out now As soon as ever the vessels were filled with water, without any more delay, he ord…
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…
