Joh 2:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER II. The miracle at Cana in Galilee, where our Lord changed water into wine , 1-11. He goes to Capernaum , 12. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover , 13-17. The Jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things , 18. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection , 19-22. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom Jesus would not trust himself , 23-25. NOTES ON CHAP. II. Verse 1. Cana of Galilee ] This was a small city in the tribe of Asher, , and by saying this was Cana of Galilee , the evangelist distinguishes it from another Cana, which was in the tribe of Ephraim , in the Samaritan country. See . Some suppose that the third day , mentioned here, refers to the third day of the marriage feast : such feasts lasting among the Jews seven days. See , and Bishop Pearce. The mother of Jesus was there ] Some of the ancients have thought that this was the marriage of John the evangelist, who is supposed to have been a near relative of our Lord. See the sketch of his life prefixed to these notes.

‏ John 2:1

CHAPTER II.

The miracle at Cana in Galilee, where our Lord changed water into wine, 1-11.

He goes to Capernaum, 12.

He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 13-17.

The Jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18.

In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 19-22.

Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom Jesus would not trust himself, 23-25.

NOTES ON CHAP. II.

Verse 1. Cana of Galilee] This was a small city in the tribe of Asher, Jos 19:28, and by saying this was Cana of Galilee, the evangelist distinguishes it from another Cana, which was in the tribe of Ephraim, in the Samaritan country. See Jos 16:8; 17:9.

Some suppose that the third day, mentioned here, refers to the third day of the marriage feast: such feasts lasting among the Jews seven days. See Jud 14:12, 17, 18, and Bishop Pearce.

The mother of Jesus was there] Some of the ancients have thought that this was the marriage of John the evangelist, who is supposed to have been a near relative of our Lord. See the sketch of his life prefixed to these notes.