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John 2:6

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Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.

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John 2:6 in other translations

Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.

John 2:6 · American Standard Version

John 2:6 in context

  1. 4Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”
  2. 5His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”
  3. 6Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
  4. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” So they filled them up to the brim.
  5. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it.