John 2:10

and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The master of the banquet addresses the bridegroom after tasting the transformed water, noting the unexpected quality of the vintage. The words — πρῶτον (prōton) means first, and καλὸν (kalon) means good or fine, describing the standard hospitality practice of offering the best wine initially. The thread — The contrast between human custom and divine provision appears in Psalms 104:15 on wine that gladdens the heart, and Revelation 7:16 on the cessation of thirst. Why it lands — The text states that Jesus provided the superior wine last, requiring the reader to acknowledge His authority before inferring theological significance about His glory.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

Cross-references

Revelation 7:16 ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’
Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
Psalms 104:15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
Luke 16:25 But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
Genesis 43:34 When the portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of the others. So they feasted and drank freely with Joseph.
Proverbs 9:16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
Song of Solomon 5:1 I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved.