John 2:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.”
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Read Full Chapter →The steward marvels that the best wine has been kept for last, reversing every host's custom.
What Does John 2:10 Mean?
The steward's words are banquet wisdom: hosts pour their finest first, while palates are fresh, and bring out the lesser vintage as the feast wears on. By that custom this bridegroom has done something inexplicable — the best has arrived at the end. The steward speaks better than he knows, for the true giver of the wine stands unnoticed among the guests.
His sentence becomes a parable of God's way of giving. With Christ, the best is never behind us. He does not pour his finest at the start and let joy run thin; what he gives deepens with time, and the last proves better than the first. Grace keeps the good wine until now — and points ahead to a marriage supper where the cup never fails (Rev. 19:9).
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What does John 2:10 mean?
The steward marvels that the best wine has been kept for last, reversing every host's custom.