John 2:8

John 2:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
• New International Version (NIV)Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast." So they took it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it.

Context of John 2:8

6Six stone water jars were there. They were used for Jewish purification rituals. Each jar held 18 to 27 gallons. 7Jesus told the servers, “Fill the jars with water.” The servers filled the jars to the brim. Jesus said to them, “Pour some, and take it to the person in charge.” The servers did as they were told. 9The person in charge tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it had come from, although the servers who had poured the water knew. The person in charge called the groom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the best wine first. When people are drunk, the host serves cheap wine. But you have saved the best wine for now.”

John 2:8 word by word

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· ἀντλήσατε νῦν καὶ φέρετε τῷ ἀρχιτρικλίνῳ. οἱ δὲ ἤνεγκαν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Draw outἀντλέωantleō · to drawG501
• nowνῦνnun · nowG3568
• bearφέρωpherō̄ · to bear/leadG5342
• unto the governor of the feastὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• unto the governor of the feastἀρχιτρίκλινοςarchitriklinos · head waiterG755

Cross-references for John 2:8

• John 2:9The person in charge tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it had come from, although the servers who had poured the water knew. The person in charge called the groom
• Proverbs 3:5Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
• Ecclesiastes 9:6Their love, their hate, and their passions have already vanished. They will never again take part in anything that happens under the sun.
• Romans 13:7Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

Commentaries on John 2:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Governor of the feast - The original word, , signifies one who is chief or head over three couches, or tables. In the Asiatic countries, they take their meals sitting, or rather reclining, on small low couches. And when many people are present, so that they cannot all eat together, three of these low tables or couches are put together in form of a crescent, and some one of the guests is appointed to take charge of the persons who sit at these tables…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Draw out now - This command was given to the servants. It showed that the miracle had been performed immediately. As soon as they were filled the servants were directed to take to the governor of the feast. Jesus made no parade about it, and it does not even appear that he approached the waterpots. He willed it, and it was done. This was a clear exertion of divine power, and made in such a manner as to leave no doubt of its reality. The governor - One who…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-16Jesus showed who he is and what he came to do through the religious practices and festivals of the Jewish people (see 2:1; 5:1). He used these familiar events to reveal his identity and his mission.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-87-8. Fill ... draw ... bear--directing all, but Himself touching nothing, to prevent all appearance of collusion.Read the comment

Topics related to John 2:8

• Cana
• Feasts
• Jesus, the Christ
• Mary
• Miracles
• Water

In the dictionaries

• Banquet
• Cana
• Fill
• Hour
• Marriagefeasts
• Propitiation
• Scourge
• Syriac
• Testify
• Wine

Commentaries on John 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings