Chapter summary
John 2 — Water Into Wine, Temple Cleansed
Jesus reveals his glory at Cana, turning water to wine — and at Passover cleanses the temple, foreshadowing his death and resurrection as the true temple.
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus turns six stone jars of water into wine — the first of his signs — and manifests his glory; his disciples believe in him.
In Jerusalem at Passover, he drives traders from the temple: "Do not make my Father's house a house of trade."
The Jews ask for a sign; he answers, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up" — speaking of the temple of his body.
Many believed in his name on seeing his signs, but Jesus did not entrust himself to them, for he knew what was in man.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
John 2:11 “Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.” John 2:17 “His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”” John 2:19 “Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.””
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