John 2:4-6

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⁴Jesus answered, “Dear woman, why are you telling me this? It is not yet time for me to begin my work.”

⁵His mother said to the servants, “Do what he tells you.”

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]

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.