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What the Bible Says About Cana

Overview

The Bible addresses cana across 13 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John. Closely related themes include Water, Marriage, Miracles of Christ, the and Wine. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Mary.

Key Bible verses about cana

New Testament

John

John 2:1

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

John 2:2

And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

John 2:3

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

John 2:4

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

John 2:5

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

John 2:6

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

John 2:7

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

John 2:8

And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

John 2:9

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

John 2:10

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

John 2:11

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

John 4:46

So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. nobleman: or, courtier, or, ruler

John 4:47

When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

People in the Bible and cana

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying cana for yourself

  • Begin with John 2:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and Mary and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Water, Marriage, Miracles of Christ, the and Wine.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about cana?

The Bible addresses cana across 13 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John. Closely related themes include Water, Marriage, Miracles of Christ, the and Wine. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus and Mary.

How many Bible verses are about cana?

The Bible references cana in 13 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention cana?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is John 2:1: “And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:”

Which people in the Bible are associated with cana?

Jesus and Mary.

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