In that place there were six large waterpots made of stone. The Jews used waterpots like these in their washing ceremonies. F34 Each waterpot held about 20 or 30 gallons.
Then Jesus said to the servants, "Now take out some water. Carry the water to the master of the feast." So the servants brought the water to the master.
Then the man in charge of the wedding feast tasted it, but the water had become wine. The man did not know where the wine came from. But the servants that brought the water knew where it came from. The master of the wedding called the bridegroom. F35
He said to the bridegroom, "People always serve the best wine first. Later, after the guests have become drunk, people serve the cheaper wine. But you have saved the best wine until now."
This was the first miracle F36 that Jesus did. Jesus did this miracle in the town of Cana in Galilee. So Jesus showed his greatness. And his followers believed in him.
In Jerusalem Jesus went to the temple. F39 In the temple area Jesus saw men selling cattle, sheep, and doves. Jesus saw other men sitting at tables. These men were exchanging and trading people's money.
Jesus made a whip with some pieces of rope. Then Jesus forced all these men and the sheep and cattle to leave the temple area. Jesus turned over the tables and scattered the money of the men that exchange money.
After Jesus was raised from death, his followers remembered that Jesus had said this. So his followers believed the Scripture F42 {about him}, and they believed the words Jesus said.)