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To: annalex
John 2:4

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

2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

9,200 posted on 02/06/2007 2:00:22 PM PST by 1000 silverlings
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To: 1000 silverlings
First, that is faulty Protestantized translation. This is what the scripture really says:
Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to me and to thee? my hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.
He does not single her out as someone who should not be concerned with His work. Rather, He says that He himself is not of the mind to begin His ministry. There is no rebuke.

Second, the Mother of God knows ahead of time that the miracle will be forthcoming at her request, as she instructs the waiter to obey Christ.

This sets up the model where the Mother of God is attentive to our needs and asks Christ with confidence that His grace be directed at us.

When will that reference to Pope Leo be coming?

9,214 posted on 02/06/2007 2:14:03 PM PST by annalex
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