John 2:8

And hee saith vnto them, Drawe out now, and beare vnto the gouernor of the feast. And they bare it. John 2:8 (KJV)

And he saith unto them,

Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare

it. John 2:8 (KJV)

This verse belongs to the account of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. In John 2:1‑11 we read that Jesus attended a wedding with His disciples and His mother, Mary. During the celebration the host ran out of wine, a serious social embarrassment in that culture. Mary approached Jesus and told Him of the need. At first He replied, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come” (John 2:4, KJV), yet Mary trusted that He could provide a solution and instructed the servants to do whatever He commanded.

Nearby were six stone water‑pots used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each pot could hold twenty to thirty gallons, which is also described as two or three measures in the ancient liquid system. Jesus told the servants to fill the pots with water, then to draw some out and take it to the master (governor) of the feast. They obeyed, carried the water‑turned‑wine, and presented it to the master of the feast, who tasted it and recognized that the water had been miraculously changed into wine (John 2:9‑10).

The passage highlights several important aspects of the miracle. First, it displays Jesus’ authority over the elements, turning ordinary water into the finest wine and demonstrating His power to perform supernatural acts. Second, it reveals His compassion and care for human needs, preventing social disgrace and bringing joy to the celebration. Third, wine in Scripture often symbolizes joy, celebration, and blessing; by providing abundant, high‑quality wine, Jesus symbolically presents Himself as the source of true joy and abundant blessings.

The obedience of the servants is also noteworthy. They followed Jesus’ instructions without questioning, even though they did not fully understand what was happening. Their faithful response illustrates the value of trust in Jesus, especially when circumstances seem impossible.

In summary, John 2:8 records Jesus’ command to the servants to take the water‑turned‑wine to the master of the feast. The verse underscores Jesus’ authority over nature, His compassionate care, the symbolic significance of wine, and the importance of obedient faith in the midst of divine work.