John 2:5

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 2:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
John 2:5 — American Standard Version

Context — John 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“His mother said unto the servants, etc.] She took the reproof in good part, and by the words he said, and the manner in which he spoke them, or by the looks he gave, and the gestures he might use, she hoped, and even believed, that the thing she moved for would be done; and therefore went immediately to the servants, and gave them the following instructions: whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it]; punctually observe and obey his orders in every circumstance.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“His mother saith ... - It is evident from this verse that his mother did not understand what he had said as a harsh reproof and repulse, but as an indication of his willingness at the proper time to furnish wine. In all this transaction he evinced the appropriate feelings of a son toward a mother. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“His mother saith to the servants - Gathering from his answer he was about to do something extraordinary. John 2:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Whatsoever: Joh 15:14; Gen 6:22; Jdg 13:14; Luk 5:5, Luk 5:6, Luk 6:46-49; Act 9:6; Heb 5:9, Heb 11:8 John 2:6”
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