King James Version
"And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece."
— John 2:6, King James Version
“Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. ”
“Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews' way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.”
“Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washing, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.”
“Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures apiece.”
“Now six pots of stone, every one taking two or three firkins of water, were placed there for the purpose of washing, as is the way of the Jews.”
“And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.”
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,