John 2:6-8

Easy-to-Read Version

⁶There were six large stone waterpots there that were used by the Jews in their washing ceremonies.^[a] Each one held about 20 or 30 gallons.^[b]

⁷Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the waterpots with water.” So they filled them to the top.

⁸Then he said to them, “Now dip out some water and take it to the man in charge of the feast.”

So they did what he said.

John 2:6 washing ceremonies The Jews had religious rules about washing in special ways before eating, before worshiping in the Temple, and at other special times.
John 2:6 20 or 30 gallons Literally, “2 or 3 metretas,” about 80 to 120 liters.

John 2:6-8

New International Version

⁶Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing,^(A) each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.^[a]

⁷Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.

⁸Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”

They did so,

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