Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three metretes{2 to 3 metretes is about 20 to 30 U. S. Gallons, 16 to 25 imperial gallons, or 75 to 115 litres.} apiece.
      2. The mother of Jesus solicited him to assist her friends in this strait. We are told (John 2:3-5; John 2:3-5) what passed between Christ and his mother upon this occasion.