21 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee , and the mother of Jesus was there ; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding . 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine ." 4 And Jesus said to her, " Woman , what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come ." 5 His mother said to the servants , "Whatever e e He says to you, do it." 6 Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification , containing twenty or thirty gallons each . 7 Jesus said to them, "Fill the waterpots with water ." So they filled them up to the brim . 8 And He said to them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter ." So they took it to him. 9 When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine , and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew ), the headwaiter called the bridegroom , 10 and said to him, "Every man serves the good wine first , and when the people have drunk freely , then he serves the poorer wine; but you have kept the good wine until now ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 2:1-10
Commentary on John 2:1-11
(Read John 2:1-11)
It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Luke 21:34. Though we need not scruple to feast with our friends on proper occasions, yet every social interview should be so conducted, that we might invite the Redeemer to join with us, if he were now on earth; and all levity, luxury, and excess offend him.