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John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
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Christian Standard Bible®
“Do whatever he tells you,” his mother told the servants.
“Do whatever he tells you,” his mother told the servants.
King James Version (1611)
His mother saith vnto ye seruants, Whatsoeuer he saith vnto you, doe it.
His mother saith vnto ye seruants, Whatsoeuer he saith vnto you, doe it.
King James Version
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
English Standard Version
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
New American Standard Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He tells you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He tells you, do it."
New Century Version
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you to do."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you to do."
Amplified Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
Legacy Standard Bible
His mother *said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
His mother *said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
Berean Standard Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."
Contemporary English Version
Mary then said to the servants, "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do."
Mary then said to the servants, "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do."
Complete Jewish Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Darby Translation
His mother says to the servants, Whatever he may say to you, do.
His mother says to the servants, Whatever he may say to you, do.
Easy-to-Read Version
His mother said to the servants, "Do what he tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do what he tells you."
Geneva Bible (1587)
His mother saide vnto the seruants, Whatsoeuer he sayeth vnto you, doe it.
His mother saide vnto the seruants, Whatsoeuer he sayeth vnto you, doe it.
George Lamsa Translation
His mother said to the helpers, Whatever he tells you, do it.
His mother said to the helpers, Whatever he tells you, do it.
Good News Translation
Jesus' mother then told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Jesus' mother then told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Lexham English Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it!"
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it!"
Literal Translation
His mother said to the servants, Whatever He says to you, do.
His mother said to the servants, Whatever He says to you, do.
American Standard Version
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
Hebrew Names Version
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it."
International Standard Version
His mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
His mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Etheridge Translation
His mother saith to the servitors, Whatever he telleth you, do.
His mother saith to the servitors, Whatever he telleth you, do.
Murdock Translation
His mother said to the waiters: Whatever he saith to you, do [fn] .
His mother said to the waiters: Whatever he saith to you, do [fn] .
Bishop's Bible (1568)
His mother sayth vnto the ministers: Whatsoeuer he sayth vnto you, do it.
His mother sayth vnto the ministers: Whatsoeuer he sayth vnto you, do it.
English Revised Version
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
World English Bible
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the servants, Whatsoever he saith to you, do.
Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the servants, Whatsoever he saith to you, do.
Weymouth's New Testament
His mother said to the attendants, "Whatever he tells you to do, do it."
His mother said to the attendants, "Whatever he tells you to do, do it."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
His modir seith to the mynystris, What euere thing he seie to you, do ye.
His modir seith to the mynystris, What euere thing he seie to you, do ye.
Update Bible Version
His mother says to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
His mother says to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
Webster's Bible Translation
His mother saith to the servants, Whatever he saith to you, do [it].
His mother saith to the servants, Whatever he saith to you, do [it].
New English Translation
His mother told the servants, "Whatever he tells you, do it."
His mother told the servants, "Whatever he tells you, do it."
New King James Version
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."
New Living Translation
But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
New Life Bible
His mother said to the helpers, "Do whatever He says."
His mother said to the helpers, "Do whatever He says."
New Revised Standard
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
His mother saith unto them who are ministering - Whatsoever he may say to you, do!
His mother saith unto them who are ministering - Whatsoever he may say to you, do!
Douay-Rheims Bible
His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.
His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.
Revised Standard Version
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
His mother sayde vnto the ministres: whatsoever he sayeth vnto you do it.
His mother sayde vnto the ministres: whatsoever he sayeth vnto you do it.
Young's Literal Translation
His mother saith to the ministrants, `Whatever he may say to you -- do.'
His mother saith to the ministrants, `Whatever he may say to you -- do.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
His mother sayde vnto ye mynisters: Whatsoeuer he sayeth vnto you, do it.
His mother sayde vnto ye mynisters: Whatsoeuer he sayeth vnto you, do it.
Mace New Testament (1729)
upon which his mother bid the servants do whatever he should order.
upon which his mother bid the servants do whatever he should order.
THE MESSAGE
She went ahead anyway, telling the servants, "Whatever he tells you, do it."
She went ahead anyway, telling the servants, "Whatever he tells you, do it."
Simplified Cowboy Version
But Mary was undaunted, and she told the serving staff, "Do whatever he tells you to do."
But Mary was undaunted, and she told the serving staff, "Do whatever he tells you to do."
Contextual Overview
1 On the third day two people were going to be married at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there: 2 And Jesus with his disciples came as guests. 3 When they had not enough wine, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus said to her, Woman, this is not your business; my time is still to come. 5 His mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it. 6 Now six pots of stone, every one taking two or three firkins of water, were placed there for the purpose of washing, as is the way of the Jews. 7 Jesus said to the servants, Make the pots full of water. And they made them full to the top. 8 Then he said to them, Now take some, and give it to the master of the feast. So they took it to him. 9 After tasting the water which had now become wine, the master of the feast (having no idea where it came from, though it was clear to the servants who took the water out) sent for the newly-married man, 10 And said to him, Every man first puts out his best wine and when all have had enough he puts out what is not so good; but you have kept the good wine till now.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Whatsoever: John 15:14, Genesis 6:22, Judges 13:14, Luke 5:5, Luke 5:6, Luke 6:46-49, Acts 9:6, Hebrews 5:9, Hebrews 11:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 7:5 - all that Genesis 42:20 - And they Exodus 4:4 - And he put Exodus 12:50 - as the Lord Exodus 17:10 - Joshua Joshua 2:21 - And she bound Joshua 6:12 - the priests Judges 6:27 - and did Ruth 3:6 - and did 2 Kings 5:14 - according to 2 Kings 13:17 - Open 1 Chronicles 14:16 - did as God 1 Chronicles 21:19 - went up Job 42:9 - did Jeremiah 13:5 - as Ezekiel 12:7 - I did so Ezekiel 37:4 - Prophesy Matthew 1:24 - did Matthew 21:2 - General Matthew 26:19 - the disciples Mark 8:6 - to sit Mark 11:4 - and found Mark 14:13 - Go Luke 17:14 - as Luke 22:13 - General John 2:7 - Fill John 21:6 - They cast Acts 8:27 - he arose Acts 12:9 - he went Philippians 4:9 - do
Cross-References
Genesis 2:9
And out of the earth the Lord made every tree to come, delighting the eye and good for food; and in the middle of the garden, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
And out of the earth the Lord made every tree to come, delighting the eye and good for food; and in the middle of the garden, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:11
The name of the first is Pishon, which goes round about all the land of Havilah where there is gold.
The name of the first is Pishon, which goes round about all the land of Havilah where there is gold.
Genesis 2:12
And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.
Genesis 3:23
So the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to be a worker on the earth from which he was taken.
So the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to be a worker on the earth from which he was taken.
Genesis 4:2
Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
Genesis 4:12
No longer will the earth give you her fruit as the reward of your work; you will be a wanderer in flight over the earth.
No longer will the earth give you her fruit as the reward of your work; you will be a wanderer in flight over the earth.
Job 5:10
Who gives rain on the earth, and sends water on the fields:
Who gives rain on the earth, and sends water on the fields:
Psalms 104:14
He makes the grass come up for the cattle, and plants for the use of man; so that bread may come out of the earth;
He makes the grass come up for the cattle, and plants for the use of man; so that bread may come out of the earth;
Psalms 135:7
He makes the mists go up from the ends of the earth; he makes thunder-flames for the rain; he sends out the winds from his store-houses.
He makes the mists go up from the ends of the earth; he makes thunder-flames for the rain; he sends out the winds from his store-houses.
Jeremiah 14:22
Are any of the false gods of the nations able to make rain come? are the heavens able to give showers? are you not he, O Lord our God? so we will go on waiting for you, for you have done all these things.
Are any of the false gods of the nations able to make rain come? are the heavens able to give showers? are you not he, O Lord our God? so we will go on waiting for you, for you have done all these things.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
His mother said unto the servants,.... She took the reproof in good part, and by the words he said, and the manner in which he spoke them, or by the looks he gave, and the gestures he might use, she hoped, and even believed, that the thing she moved for would be done; and therefore went immediately to the servants, and gave them the following instructions:
whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it]; punctually observe and obey his orders in every circumstance.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
His mother saith ... - It is evident from this verse that his mother did not understand what he had said as a harsh reproof and repulse, but as an indication of his willingness at the proper time to furnish wine. In all this transaction he evinced the appropriate feelings of a son toward a mother.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 2:5. His mother saith, &c.] The virgin seems to have understood our Lord as hinted above. It was not yet time to grant them a supply, because the want had not as yet been generally felt. But, silently receiving the respectful caution, she saw that the miracle should be wrought when it best suited the purposes of the Divine wisdom.
