John 2:6
King James Version (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.
In context
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.
John 2:6 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
- WEB World English Bible
- Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Now there were standing there six stone water-vessels, according to the purification of the Jews, holding two or three measures each.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.