4 "Woman,[1]why do you involve me?" Jesus replied. "My hour has not yet come."

Other Translations of John 2:4

King James Version

4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

English Standard Version

4 And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come."

The Message

4 Jesus said, "Is that any of our business, Mother - yours or mine? This isn't my time. Don't push me."

New King James Version

4 Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come."

New Living Translation

4 "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 2:4

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.