John 2:1

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

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Interpretation

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.

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This thought runs through John 2:1-3.

John 2:1 John 2:2 John 2:3

Glossary

Cana Place: Reedy, a town of Galilee, near Capernaum. Here our Lord wrought his first miracle, the turning of water into wine ( John 2:1-11 ; 4:46 ). It is also mentioned as the birth-place of Nathanael (21:2). Modern identification: Horbat Qana.
Galilee Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Galilee.