John 2:1-11 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:… When Philip Henry was settled at Worthenburv, he sought the hand of the only daughter and heiress of Mr. Matthews, of Broad Oak. The father demurred, saying that, though Mr. Henry was an excellent preacher and a gentleman, yet he did not know from whence he came. "True," said the daughter; "but I know where he is going, and I should like to go with him." Mr. Henry records in his diary long after the happiness of the union, which was soon after consummated: "April 26th, 1680. This day we have been married twenty years, in which time we have received of the Lord twenty thousand mercies — to God be glory!" Sometimes he writes, "We have been so long married, and never reconciled, i.e, there never was any occasion for it." His advice to his children with respect to their marriage was, "Please God, and please yourselves, and you will please me"; and his usual compliment to his newly-married friends, "Others wish you all happiness. I wish you all holiness, and then there is no doubt but you will have all happiness." (Life of Philip Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:WEB: The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. |
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