Bible Strands
John 2:1
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a reader at the conclusion of Jesus’ initial journey to Galilee, marking the chronological moment a social event begins in Cana. The narrative shifts from the calling of disciples to a specific familial and geographical context.
The words — γάμος (gamos) translates literally to “wedding” and ἐγένετο (egeneto) means “took place,” establishing the factual occurrence of the event.
The thread — The location reappears in John 4:46 when Jesus returns to Cana in Galilee, while the movement to that region originates in John 1:43.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to record the chronological marker “on the third day” and the physical presence of Jesus’ mother as the uninterpreted starting point for the narrative.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
Cross-references
- John 4:46 So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.
- Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
- John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
- John 21:2 Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
- Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
- Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
- Genesis 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”
- Psalms 128:1 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
- John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
- Ephesians 5:30 For we are members of His body.