John 2:3
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
John 2:3 in other translations
| BSB | When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” |
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| WEB | When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” |
| ASV | And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. |
| YLT | and wine having failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, ‘Wine they have not;' |
| DARBY | And wine being deficient, the mother of Jesus says to him, They have no wine. |
| BBE | When they had not enough wine, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. |
| Webster | And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith to him, They have no wine. |
What does John 2:3 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
They have no wine. It is not known why Mary told this to Jesus. It would seem that she had a belief that he was able to supply it, though he had as yet worked no miracle.
(c) "And when they wanted wine" Eccl 10:19, Isa 24:11
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 2:1-11
It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon…
John 2:3 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 2:3
- Psalms 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
- Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Isaiah 24:11
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
- Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
- Ecclesiastes 10:19
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
- John 11:3
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
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Context
- John 2:2
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
- John 2:3
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
- John 2:4
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
John 2:3 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y faltando el vino, la madre de Jesús le dijo: Vino no tienen. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et le vin étant venu à manquer, la mère de Jésus lui dit: Ils n’ont pas de vin. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und als es an Wein gebrach, spricht die Mutter Jesu zu ihm: Sie haben keinen Wein. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et deficiente vino, dicit mater Jesu ad eum: Vinum non habent. |