John 2:11 cpdv — This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his di…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. "

— John 2:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 2 — Context

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And Jesus said to them, “Now draw from it, and carry it to the chief steward of the feast.” And they took it to him.

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Then, when the chief steward had tasted the water made into wine, since he did not know where it was from, for only the servants who had drawn the water knew, the chief steward called the groom,

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and he said to him: “Every man offers the good wine first, and then, when they have become inebriated, he offers what is worse. But you have kept the good wine until now.”

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This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

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After this, he descended to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, but they did not remain there for many days.

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And the Passover of the Jews was near, and so Jesus ascended to Jerusalem.

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And he found, sitting in the temple, sellers of oxen and sheep and doves, and the moneychangers.

John 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:11 say?
John 2:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. ”
Where is John 2:11 in the Bible?
John 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 2:11.
What translation should I read John 2:11 in?
John 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 2:11?
John 2:11 reads (CPDV): “This was the beginning of the signs that Jesus accomplished in Cana of Galilee, and it manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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