Cana
A village of Galilee, the setting of the first of Jesus's signs, when he turned water into wine at a wedding feast. He returned to Cana to heal an official's son, and it was the home town of Nathanael (John 2:1-11; 4:46-54; 21:2).
Where in scripture
[1] The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. [2] Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the marriage. [3] When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” [4] Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.” [5] His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.” [6] Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece. [7] Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” They filled them up to the brim. [8] He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it. …
John 2:1–11 — opening verses — cited in the description of Cana
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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