John 2:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 (KJV), 1611

John 2:6 in 6 Bible Translations

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John 2:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.”

John 2:6 — World English Bible

John 2:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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

John 2:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.”

John 2:6 — Young's Literal Translation

John 2:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Now there were standing there six stone water-vessels, according to the purification of the Jews, holding two or three measures each. ”

John 2:6 — Darby Translation

John 2:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And there were set there, sixe waterpots of stone, after the maner of the purifying of the Iewes, conteining two or three firkins a piece.”

John 2:6 — Geneva Bible

John 2:6 in Context — John 2

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

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

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

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

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

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What Does John 2:6 Mean?

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