John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, Whatever he said to you, do it. A musician is not recommended for playing long but for playing well; it is obeying God willingly that is accepted; the Lord hates that which is forced, it is rather paying a tax than an offering. Good duties must not be pressed nor beaten out of us, as the waters came out of the rock when Moses smote it with his rod; but must freely drop from us as myrrh from the tree, or honey from the comb. If a willing mind be wanting, there wants that flower which should perfume our obedience, and make it a sweet smelling savour to God. (T. Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.WEB: His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it." |
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