John 2:6
King James Version (KJV)
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews' way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
John 2:6 Cross References
And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
