John 2:8 — Community Reflections

JOHN 2:8 — KING JAMES VERSION 0

“And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.”

Then he told them, 'Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.' They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine — the transformation occurs invisibly during the drawing process. No formula, prayer, or gesture precedes the miracle; Jesus' word effects change. The master of the banquet's unawareness that the wine is miraculous emphasizes the sign's hiddenness, known only to servants and disciples.

Church Fathers on John 2:8

Although He had said, Mine hour is not yet come, He afterwards did what His mother told Him, in order to show plainly, that He was not under subjection to the hour. For if He was, how could He have done this miracle before the hour appointed for it? In the next place, He wished to show honor to His mother, and make it appear that He did not go counter to her eventually. He would not put her to shame in the presence of so many; especially as she had sent the servants to Him,…
Chrysostom · 4th century

As if she said, Though He appear to refuse, He will do it nevertheless. She knew His pity and mercifulness. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Hydriae are vessels to hold water: hydor being the Greek for water.
Bede · 8th century

Vessels to hold water were there, after the manner of the purifying of Jews. Among other traditions of the Pharisees, they observed frequent washings
Alcuin · 8th century

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