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Berean Standard Bible

“Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.”

John 2:7

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At the wedding the wine has run out, and Jesus' mother tells the servants to do whatever he says. Nearby stand six large stone water jars used for Jewish purification.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” They filled them up to the brim.

King James Version (KJV)

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Jesus said to the servants, Make the pots full of water. And they made them full to the top.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jesus said to them, 'Fill the water-jugs with water;' and they filled them -- unto the brim;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Díceles Jesús: Henchid estas tinajuelas de agua. E hinchiéronlas hasta arriba.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús ordenó a los sirvientes:―Llenen de agua estas tinajas.Los sirvientes las llenaron casi hasta rebosar.

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