Verse Comparison: John 2:6
American Standard Version
Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Amplified® Bible
Now there were six waterpots of stone standing there, as the Jewish custom of purification (ceremonial washing) demanded, holding twenty to thirty gallons apiece.
Darby English Version
Now there were standing there six stone water-vessels, according to the purification of the Jews, holding two or three measures each.
International Standard Version
Now standing there were six stone water jars used for the Jewish rites of purification, each one holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
King James Version
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Young's Literal Translation
And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.
