Common English Bible

John 2:1-7 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and

2. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration.

3. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, "They don’t have any wine."

4. Jesus replied, "Woman, what does that have to do with me? My time hasn’t come yet."

5. His mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

6. Nearby were six stone water jars used for the Jewish cleansing ritual, each able to hold about twenty or thirty gallons.

7. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water," and they filled them to the brim.