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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