John 2:12 bbe — After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples, and they were there not more th…

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"After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples, and they were there not more than two or three days."

— John 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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John 2 — Context

9

After tasting the water which had now become wine, the master of the feast (having no idea where it came from, though it was clear to the servants who took the water out) sent for the newly-married man,

10

And said to him, Every man first puts out his best wine and when all have had enough he puts out what is not so good; but you have kept the good wine till now.

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This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee and let his glory be seen openly; and his disciples put their faith in him.

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After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples, and they were there not more than two or three days.

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The time of the Passover of the Jews was near and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

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And there in the Temple he saw men trading in oxen and sheep and doves, and he saw the changers of money in their seats:

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And he made a whip of small cords and put them all out of the Temple, with the sheep and the oxen, sending in all directions the small money of the changers and overturning their tables;

John 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:12 say?
John 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples, and they were there not more than two or three days.”
Where is John 2:12 in the Bible?
John 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 12.
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 2:12.
What translation should I read John 2:12 in?
John 2:12 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 2:12?
John 2:12 reads (BBE): “After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples, and they were there not more than two or three days.” 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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