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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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Albert Barnes
On John 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
Draw out now. This command was given to the servants. It showed that the miracle had been immediately performed. As soon as the w…
AT Robertson
On John 2:8
Draw out now (Αντλησατε νυν). First aorist active imperative of αντλεω, from ο αντλος, bilge water, or the hold where the bilge wa…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 2:8
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:8
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…
John Calvin
On John 2:8
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
And he says to them, draw out now
As soon as ever the vessels were filled with water, without any more delay, he ord…
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…