John 2:6

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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.

John 2:6 New King James Version (NKJV)

Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece.

John 2:6-7 The Message (MSG)

Six stoneware water pots were there, used by the Jews for ritual washings. Each held twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus ordered the servants, “Fill the pots with water.” And they filled them to the brim.

John 2:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each.

John 2:6 New Century Version (NCV)

In that place there were six stone water jars that the Jews used in their washing ceremony. Each jar held about twenty or thirty gallons.

John 2:6 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.

John 2:6 New International Version (NIV)

Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.

John 2:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification (ceremonial washing), containing twenty or thirty gallons each.

John 2:6 New Living Translation (NLT)

Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons.

John 2:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Nearby stood six stone water pots meant to be used for the Jewish washing rituals. Each one could hold about twenty gallons or more.

John 2:6 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.