John 2:8 (BSB)
“Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
Commentary on John 2:8
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on John 2:8: 8. And carry to the master of the feast. For the same reason as before, Christ wished that the flavor of the wine should be tried by the master of the feast, before it had been tasted by himself, or by any other of the guests; and the readiness with which the servants obey him in all things shows us the great reverence and respect...
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on John 2:1-11: We have here the story of Christ's miraculous conversion of water into wine at a marriage in Cana of Galilee. There were some few so well disposed as to believe in Christ, and to follow him, when he did no miracle; yet it was not likely that many should be wrought upon till he had something wherewith to answer those that asked, What sign showest thou?
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on John 2:8: And he saith unto them, draw out now,.... As soon as ever the vessels were filled with water, without any more delay, he ordered the servants to draw out of those larger, into lesser vessels; he does not say what, water or wine: and bear unto the governor of the feast; who either had the ordering and management of the feast, and the command of...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on John 2:8: Verse 8. Draw out now. This command was given to the servants. It showed that the miracle had been immediately wrought. As soon as they were filled the servants were directed to take to the governor of the feast. Jesus made no parade about it, and it does not even appear that he approached the water-pots. He willed it, and it was done.