Now six stone water jars were set there, in accordance with the ceremonial cleansing of the Jews, each holding two or three measures.[a] Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the brim. And he said to them, “Now draw some[b] out and take it[c] to the head steward. So they took it.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. John 2:6 A “measure” was about 9 gallons (40 liters)
  2. John 2:8 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  3. John 2:8 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  4. John 2:8 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation