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Two servants pour clear water into exactly six large stone jars while Jesus watches in the same Cana courtyard.
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John 2:6-8

Fill the Jars

The First Sign and the Father’s House · John 2

Story guide: Six stone jars stand ready for purification. At Jesus’ direction the servants fill them to the brim and draw some out for the feast master.

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6There were six stone water jars standing there, in accordance with the Jewish rites of purification, each holding two or three measures.

7Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the brim.

8And he said to them, “Draw some out now and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it.

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