📖 John — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Red lettering identifies words spoken by Jesus; it is an editorial reading aid. Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
John 2:1 And Rthe third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
John 2:2 And Rboth Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
John 2:3 And when Rthey wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
John 2:4 Jesus saith unto her, RWoman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, RWhatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
John 2:6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, Rafter the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
John 2:7 Jesus saith unto them, RFill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
John 2:8 And he saith unto them, RDraw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
John 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted Rthe water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
John 2:10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; Rand when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
John 2:11 This Rbeginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
John 2:12 After this he went down to RCapernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
John 2:13 And the Jews’ Rpassover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
John 2:14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, Rhe drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
John 2:16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; Rmake not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
John 2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, RThe zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
John 2:18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, RWhat sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, RDestroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
John 2:20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
John 2:21 But he spake of the Rtemple of his body.
John 2:22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, Rhis disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
John 2:23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, Rmany believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
John 2:24 But Jesus Rdid not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,
John 2:25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
John 2:1–12 — The Cana sign manifests Jesus’ glory
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
At a wedding Mary tells Jesus of the lack of wine and directs servants to follow his instruction. Water in purification pots becomes wine, and the first sign manifests his glory so that his disciples believe.
Key Truth: Attend to Jesus’ instruction and the identity revealed through his works.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “His ____ saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do …” (John 2:5)
Find it in John 2:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And both ____ was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.” (John 2:2)
Find it in John 2:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “After this he ____ down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, …” (John 2:12)
Find it in John 2:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 2:13–22 — The temple action leads to a saying about his body
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus confronts trade in his Father’s house, prompting a demand for a sign. His saying about raising the temple is misunderstood as building work, but John explains it concerning his body and the disciples’ later remembrance.
Key Truth: Read the sign in light of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ ’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to …” (John 2:13)
Find it in John 2:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple …” (John 2:20)
Find it in John 2:20 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “When therefore he was ____ from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said …” (John 2:22)
Find it in John 2:22 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
John 2:23–25 — Jesus knows what is within people
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Many believe in Jesus’ name when they see signs in Jerusalem, but he does not commit himself to them. John emphasizes that he needs no human testimony to know what is in a person.
Key Truth: Let belief become honest trust before the One who knows the heart.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now when he was in ____ at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in …” (John 2:23)
Find it in John 2:23 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But ____ did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all …” (John 2:24)
Find it in John 2:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ not that any should testify of man: for he knew …” (John 2:25)
Find it in John 2:25 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 69:9 — The disciples recall zeal for God’s house in connection with Jesus’ temple action.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What does Jesus’ knowledge of the heart call you to bring into greater honesty?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes John 2:1–12 (The Cana sign manifests Jesus’ glory) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes John 2:13–22 (The temple action leads to a saying about his body) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes John 2:23–25 (Jesus knows what is within people) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the Cana sign affect the disciples?
5. What distinction explains the temple saying?
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