John 2:4 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Jesus said to her, "Why did you come to me? My time has not yet come."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

ASV:

And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

BBE:

Jesus said to her, Woman, this is not your business; my time is still to come.

DBY:

Jesus says to her, What have I to do with thee, woman? mine hour has not yet come.

ERV:

And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

WEY:

"Leave the matter in my hands," He replied; "the time for me to act has not yet come."

WBS:

Jesus saith to her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? my hour is not yet come.

WEB:

Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come."

YLT:

Jesus saith to her, 'What -- to me and to thee, woman? not yet is mine hour come.'

John 2:4 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 8:29 And they cried out, saying, "What business do we have with each other, Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?"

John 7:6 So Jesus said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.

John 7:8 "Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come."

John 8:20 These words He spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come.

John 19:26 When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine {b} hour is not yet come.
(b) My appointed time.

PNT:

2:4 Woman, what have I do to with thee? These words in our language sound harsh and almost rude, but the Greek term gune, rendered woman, was respectful and gentle (Joh 19:26). This language, partly a rebuke, to Mary, shows very plainly that the Catholic fiction of Mary being immaculate, the Queen of Heaven, and the Mother of God, is all nonsensical.
Mine hour is not yet come. The hour of his full manifestation, as the divine King of Israel.

WES:

2:4 Jesus saith to her, Woman - So our Lord speaks also, John 19:26. It is probable this was the constant appellation which he used to her. He regarded his Father above all, not knowing even his mother after the flesh. What is it to me and thee? A mild reproof of her inordinate concern and untimely interposal. Mine hour is not yet come - The time of my working this miracle, or of my going away. May we not learn hence, if his mother was rebuked for attempting to direct him in the days of his flesh, how absurd it is to address her as if she had a right to command him, on the throne of his glory? Likewise how indecent it is for us to direct his supreme wisdom, as to the time or manner in which he shall appear for us in any of the exigencies of life!

MHC:

2:1-11 It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Ex 7:20; the beginning of Christ's miracles was turning water into wine; which may remind us of the difference between the law of Moses and the gospel of Christ. He showed that he improves creature-comforts to all true believers, and make them comforts indeed. And Christ's works are all for use. Has he turned thy water into wine, given thee knowledge and grace? it is to profit withal; therefore draw out now, and use it. It was the best wine. Christ's works commend themselves even to those who know not their Author. What was produced by miracles, always was the best in its kind. Though Christ hereby allows a right use of wine, he does not in the least do away his own caution, which is, that our hearts be not at any time overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, Lu 21:34. Though we need not scruple to feast with our friends on proper occasions, yet every social interview should be so conducted, that we might invite the Redeemer to join with us, if he were now on earth; and all levity, luxury, and excess offend him.

CONC:

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