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Loading ...This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
2 Bible Commentaries on John 2: 11
The transformation of water into wine at a wedding in Cana of Galilee proved to be Jesus’ first miraculous “sign.” It indicated that his ministry would differ markedly from that of John the Baptist, who lived an austere life and never drank wine. (Matthew 11:18; Luke 1:14) John proclaimed a serious message, calling upon the people to repent, and his bearing and actions harmonized with a spirit of godly sorrow. The arrival of the Messiah, however, opened up a period of joy and hope, extending to responsive ones the opportunity to become sharers with him in his royal realm and all the blessings associated therewith. By means of this first sign, Jesus also manifested “his glory” or magnificence, revealing the kind of joy he alone would be able to impart to his disciples. Whereas they had earlier made expressions of belief in Jesus, this sign, as a manifestation of his glory, served to deepen their faith.
Commentary by Hans Werner
Posted on:
6/3/2007 04:15 am 
The Greek word for miracle means “sign”. In the Gospel of John this word is used for the miracle itself and as a way of pointing to Jesus as the Son of God.