This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Any full appreciation of this wonder must take account of the occasion upon which it was enacted, namely, at a wedding feast.  By such a choice of platform from which to launch his world-saving ministry, Christ conferred upon marriage his approval, encouragement, and blessing.  Fittingly, the traditional wedding ceremony has the lines: