And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Parallel translations
- WEB When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.”
- BSB When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”
- NKJV And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
- NASB When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus *said to Him, “They have no wine.”
- NLT The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.”
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Quick answer
When the wine ran out, Jesus' mother told Him of the need. She brings the problem to Jesus, trusting Him to act.
Overview
Running out of wine would have shamed the host family, and Mary turns to Jesus with the difficulty. Her words express both concern and quiet confidence in her Son. Though she does not yet grasp the full significance of His ministry, her instinct to bring need to Jesus models dependence on Him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ps 104:15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
- Phil 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Matt 26:28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
- Eccl 10:19A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
- John 11:3Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
- Isa 24:11There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
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