KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus said to her, 'Mom, why are you bringing this to me right now? It's not my time yet.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus had to navigate family expectations and divine timing.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse takes place at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus and his mother Mary are attending a celebration, and Mary points out that the wine has run out. Jesus' response to her uses a phrase common in ancient Near Eastern culture to indicate boundaries or separation, showing that his actions are not driven by human urgency but by God's divine schedule. This moment leads to his first miracle of turning water into wine, emphasizing the beginning of his public ministry.
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