John Bengel Commentary - John 2:1 - 2:1

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John Bengel Commentary - John 2:1 - 2:1


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Joh 2:1. Τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ τρίτῃ) On the third day after the promise given, ch. Joh 1:51. Now is exhibited a specimen [of its fulfilment]. [Between that day, on which Nathanael teas gained over, and the celebration of the marriage-feast, one day intervened; on which some disciples, as it is reasonable to suppose, joined those previously made.-V. g. Nor was this portion of time too limited for accomplishing the journey from Bethabara (Bethany?) to Galilee (and especially to Cana).-Harm., p. 159.]-γάμος, the marriage-feast) Christ does not abolish human society but sanctifies it. Thirst can be assuaged even by water; but at a marriage-feast the Lord gives wine: [on an occasion] independent of marriage there would have been no case of need. The great graciousness of the Lord [is herein exhibited]: He takes part in a marriage-feast at the earliest period [of His ministry], whilst He is alluring [in a winning manner] disciples, being afterwards about to proceed by more severe ways leading to the cross, [both methods alike at the last] eventuating in glory.-ἡ μήτηρ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, the mother of Jesus) John never calls her by the name Mary; but takes the name for granted as known from the other evangelists: comp. note on ch. Joh 6:67, Joh 7:42, Joh 21:2.-ἐκεῖ, there) as a relative or intimate friend.