John 2:2
New International Version
and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

New Living Translation
and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration.

English Standard Version
Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples.

Berean Standard Bible
and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Berean Literal Bible
and also Jesus was invited, and His disciples, to the wedding.

King James Bible
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

New King James Version
Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

New American Standard Bible
and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

NASB 1995
and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

NASB 1977
and Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the wedding.

Legacy Standard Bible
and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

Amplified Bible
and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.

Christian Standard Bible
and Jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding as well.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding as well.

American Standard Version
and Jesus also was bidden, and his disciples, to the marriage.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus and his disciples had also been invited and were there.

English Revised Version
and Jesus also was bidden, and his disciples, to the marriage.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus and his disciples had been invited too.

Good News Translation
and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

International Standard Version
and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Majority Standard Bible
and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

NET Bible
and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.

New Heart English Bible
Now Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding.

Webster's Bible Translation
And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

Weymouth New Testament
and Jesus also was invited and His disciples.

World English Bible
Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and also Jesus was called, and His disciples, to the wedding;

Berean Literal Bible
and also Jesus was invited, and His disciples, to the wedding.

Young's Literal Translation
and also Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus was also called, and his disciples, to the wedding.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Jesus was also invited to the wedding, with his disciples.

New American Bible
Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.

New Revised Standard Version
Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the marriage feast.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And also Yeshua himself and his disciples were invited to the wedding banquet,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And both Jesus and his disciples were invited to the marriage.

Godbey New Testament
and Jesus and His disciples were invited to the marriage.

Haweis New Testament
So Jesus also, and his disciples, were invited to the marriage.

Mace New Testament
as likewise Jesus and his disciples, who were all invited to the feast.

Weymouth New Testament
and Jesus also was invited and His disciples.

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage.

Worsley New Testament
And Jesus and his disciples were invited to the wedding.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Wedding at Cana
1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”…

Cross References
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

Matthew 22:2
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.

Revelation 19:7-9
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Matthew 9:15
Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Luke 5:34-35
Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? / But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”

Mark 2:19-20
Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast. / But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Ephesians 5:25-32
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ...

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Genesis 24:67
And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.

Genesis 29:22
So Laban invited all the men of that place and prepared a feast.

Song of Solomon 3:11
Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

Song of Solomon 4:8-10
Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards. / You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. / How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

both.

Matthew 12:19
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Luke 7:34-38
The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! …

1 Corinthians 7:39
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

his.

Matthew 10:40-42
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me…

Matthew 25:40,45
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me…

the marriage.

Hebrews 13:4
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

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John 2
1. Jesus turns water into wine;
12. departs into Capernaum,
13. and to Jerusalem,
14. where he purges the temple of buyers and sellers.
18. He foretells his death and resurrection.
23. Many believe because of his miracles, but he will not trust himself with them.














and Jesus and His disciples
This phrase indicates the presence of Jesus and His followers, suggesting the beginning of His public ministry. The mention of "disciples" implies that Jesus had already begun gathering His followers, which included individuals like Peter, Andrew, James, and John. This gathering of disciples is significant as it marks the formation of a community that would later be instrumental in spreading His teachings. The presence of Jesus and His disciples at a social event like a wedding highlights His engagement with everyday life and His accessibility to the people.

had also been invited
The invitation to Jesus and His disciples suggests that they were known to the hosts, possibly indicating a relationship or connection with the family. This reflects the cultural practice of hospitality in Jewish society, where weddings were significant social events often involving the entire community. The fact that Jesus was invited underscores His acceptance and integration into the social fabric of the time, countering any notion that He was a recluse or detached from societal norms.

to the wedding
Weddings in Jewish culture were major celebrations, often lasting several days, and were occasions of great joy and community involvement. The setting of a wedding for Jesus' first recorded miracle (turning water into wine) is symbolic, as weddings represent covenant relationships, joy, and new beginnings. This setting foreshadows the new covenant that Jesus would establish through His ministry. Additionally, weddings are often used in Scripture as metaphors for the relationship between God and His people, as seen in passages like Isaiah 62:5 and Revelation 19:7-9, where the church is depicted as the bride of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs His first miracle at this wedding.

2. Disciples
Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and witnessing His works.

3. Wedding at Cana
A significant event where Jesus performs His first public miracle, turning water into wine, symbolizing the beginning of His public ministry.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community
Jesus' presence at the wedding highlights the value of community and fellowship. As believers, we are called to engage with others and celebrate life's milestones together.

Jesus' Involvement in Everyday Life
The fact that Jesus attended a wedding shows that He is interested in all aspects of our lives, not just the spiritual or religious ones. We should invite Him into every part of our lives.

The Beginning of Miracles
This event marks the start of Jesus' public ministry and His miraculous works. It reminds us that God can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Symbolism of Marriage
The wedding at Cana can be seen as a symbol of the relationship between Christ and the Church. It encourages us to view marriage as a sacred covenant reflecting divine love.(2) Was called, or invited, after His arrival in Cana; but we may still think of Him, in whom purpose and result were one, as coming to Cana for the marriage. Nathanael would have known of it, and was perhaps also connected with one of the families. It is quite in accord with Eastern hospitality that the disciples, who are now spoken of under this collective title, and formed with their Rabbi a band of seven, should be bidden with Him.

Verse 2. - And both Jesus was called (ἐκλήθη, aorist, not pluperfect, and contrasted with the η΅ν of ver. 1) - after his return from Bethany - and his disciples to the marriage. Jesus had no disciples before the events recorded in the previous chapter. These men may have been friends of each other and of the bridal party, and received such an invitation before their visit to the banks of the Jordan; but it is far more probable that these individuals already mentioned, or that some of them, and that most certainly John his near relative (see Introduction), were invited, because they were in the society of Jesus.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

disciples
μαθηταὶ (mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

had also been invited
ἐκλήθη (eklēthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wedding.
γάμον (gamon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1062: A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.


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