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Selected Verse: John 2:5 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Joh 2:5 |
King James |
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
His mother saith ... - It is evident from this verse that his mother did not understand what he had said as a harsh reproof and repulse, but as an indication of his willingness at the proper time to furnish wine. In all this transaction he evinced the appropriate feelings of a son toward a mother. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Unto the servants (διακόνοις)
See on Mat 20:26; see on Mar 9:35. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
His mother saith to the servants - Gathering from his answer he was about to do something extraordinary. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
His mother saith, etc. - The virgin seems to have understood our Lord as hinted above. It was not yet time to grant them a supply, because the want had not as yet been generally felt. But, silently receiving the respectful caution, she saw that the miracle should be wrought when it best suited the purposes of the Divine wisdom. |
35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;