a2:1–10:42
b2:1
c5:1
d2:1-25
e2:1-12
f2:13-25
g2:1
hMatt 25:1-13

‏ John 2:1

Summary for John 2:1-16: 2:1–10:42  a Jesus illustrated his identity and work through the institutions and festivals of Judaism (see 2:1  b; 5:1  c).
Summary for John 2:1-25: 2:1-25  d In this section, Jesus appeared at two symbolic Jewish ceremonies. At a wedding in Cana (2:1-12  e), he replaced the ritual cleansing water with his own superior wine. Later, around Passover, he cleansed the Temple (2:13-25  f). 2:1  g The ceremonies surrounding a wedding celebration could last as long as a week; weddings often included dramatic processions in which the groom would bring the bride to his home for the festivities (Matt 25:1-13  h).
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