Commentary on the Gospel of John

                                  Chapter Two

                                                                                                                                            Verses 1-12 continued

In verses 9-10, the ruler of the feast called in the bridegroom and commended him for saving the best wine until near the end of the feast. Usually, the bridegroom served the good wine first and the worst wine until near the end of the feast. The fact that the good wine was served last at this marriage feast symbolizes that the old wine of the Old Testament was not good enough to save by God's grace. Those saved by grace need the new wine of the New Testament in order to become saved by God's grace. Luke 22:20.

In verse 11, Jesus "manifested forth His glory" when He began His public ministry at this marriage ceremony. Jesus continues His public ministry through the work of His Holy Spirit in the world, and He will not end His public ministry until He becomes the Bridegroom who marries His Church in the end of the world. Romans 7:4; Revelation 19:7-9; John 3:29.

According to verse 12, Jesus resided in Capernaum at this time. According to Matthew 4:12-17, Jesus had moved from Nazareth to Capernaum and began His public ministry by preaching the gospel there after He left the marriage ceremony in Cana. Matthew 4:17.