John 2:6 asv — Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins ap…

American Standard Version

"Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. "

— John 2:6, American Standard Version

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John 2 — Context

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And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

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And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

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His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

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Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.

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Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

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And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the ruler of the feast. And they bare it.

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And when the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants that had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast calleth the bridegroom,

John 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:6 say?
John 2:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. ”
Where is John 2:6 in the Bible?
John 2:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read John 2:6 in?
John 2:6 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 2:6?
John 2:6 reads (ASV): “Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. ” 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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