3 When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."

Other Translations of John 2:3

King James Version

3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

English Standard Version

3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine."

The Message

3 When they started running low on wine at the wedding banquet, Jesus' mother told him, "They're just about out of wine."

New King James Version

3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."

New Living Translation

3 The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother told him, "They have no more wine."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 2:3

Commentary on John 2:1-11

(Read John 2:1-11)

It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Luke 21:34. Though we need not scruple to feast with our friends on proper occasions, yet every social interview should be so conducted, that we might invite the Redeemer to join with us, if he were now on earth; and all levity, luxury, and excess offend him.