John 2:1

CHAPTER II.

The miracle at Cana in Galilee, where our Lord changed water

into wine, 1-11.

He goes to Capernaum, 12.

He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 13-17.

The Jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to

do these things, 18.

In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 19-22.

Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom

Jesus would not trust himself, 23-25.

NOTES ON CHAP. II.

Verse John 2:1. Cana of Galilee] This was a small city in the tribe of Asher, Joshua 19:28, and by saying this was Cana of Galilee, the evangelist distinguishes it from another Cana, which was in the tribe of Ephraim, in the Samaritan country. See Joshua 16:8; Joshua 17:9.

Some suppose that the third day, mentioned here, refers to the third day of the marriage feast: such feasts lasting among the Jews seven days. See Judges 14:12; Judges 14:17-7, and Bishop Pearce.

The mother of Jesus was there] Some of the ancients have thought that this was the marriage of John the evangelist, who is supposed to have been a near relative of our Lord. See the sketch of his life prefixed to these notes.