John 2:8 Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so,

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so,

English Standard Version
And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it.

New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it to him.

King James Bible
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the chief servant." And they did.

International Standard Version
Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the man in charge of the banquet." So they did.

American Standard Version
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the ruler of the feast. And they bare it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus saith to them: Draw out now, and carry to the chief steward of the feast. And they carried it.

Darby Bible Translation
And he says to them, Draw out now, and carry it to the feast-master. And they carried it.

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith to them, 'Draw out, now, and bear to the director of the apartment;' and they bare.

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

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 disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Ex 7:20; the beginning of Christ's miracles was turning water into wine; which may remind us of the difference between the law of Moses and the gospel of Christ. He showed that he improves creature-comforts to all true believers, and make them comforts indeed. And Christ's works are all for use. Has he turned thy water into wine, given thee knowledge and grace? it is to profit withal; therefore draw out now, and use it. It was the best wine. Christ's works commend themselves even to those who know not their Author. What was produced by miracles, always was the best in its kind. Though Christ hereby allows a right use of wine, he does not in the least do away his own caution, which is, that our hearts be not at any time overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, Lu 21:34. Though we need not scruple to feast with our friends on proper occasions, yet every social interview should be so conducted, that we might invite the Redeemer to join with us, if he were now on earth; and all levity, luxury, and excess offend him.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

7, 8. Fill … draw … bear—directing all, but Himself touching nothing, to prevent all appearance of collusion.