John 2:6
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.In other versions
Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
ASV
Now six pots of stone, every one taking two or three firkins of water, were placed there for the purpose of washing, as is the way of the Jews.
BBE
Now there were standing there six stone water-vessels, according to the purification of the Jews, holding two or three measures each.
DBY
Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
WEB
And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.
YLT
And there were set there six water pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
ENG
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
WBT
Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
BSB
In context
4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.