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John 2:1–3

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AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
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From verse 1

  1. John 4:46Rank 1 from verse 1
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    46So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

  2. Proverbs 31:10–12Rank 2 from verse 1
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    10¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

    11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

    12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

  3. John 1:43Rank 3 from verse 1
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    43¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

  4. John 21:2Rank 4 from verse 1
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    2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

  5. Matthew 12:46Rank 5 from verse 1
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    46¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

From verse 2

  1. Matthew 10:40–42Rank 1 from verse 2
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

    41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

    42And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

  2. Colossians 3:17Rank 2 from verse 2
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    17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

  3. 1 Corinthians 10:31Rank 3 from verse 2
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    31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

  4. 1 Corinthians 7:39Rank 4 from verse 2
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    39The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

  5. Hebrews 13:4Rank 5 from verse 2
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    4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

From verse 3

  1. Psalms 104:15Rank 1 from verse 3
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    15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.

  2. Philippians 4:6Rank 2 from verse 3
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    6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  3. Ecclesiastes 10:19Rank 3 from verse 3
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    19¶ A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

  4. Isaiah 24:11Rank 4 from verse 3
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    11There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.

  5. Matthew 26:28Rank 5 from verse 3
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    28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

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John 2:1

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

marriage

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Sense 1: The covenant union of a man and a woman as husband and wife. Sense 2: The celebration of that union.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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John 2:2

COMBINED MEANING

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

marriage

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Sense 1: The covenant union of a man and a woman as husband and wife. Sense 2: The celebration of that union.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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John 2:3

COMBINED MEANING

wine

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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2:1AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

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2:2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

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2:3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

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2:4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

2:5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

2:6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

2:7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

2:8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

2:9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

2:10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

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