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1. T
HE UNUSUAL WINE
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MIRACLE FOR
J
UDAS
HEN
Peter
had finished the song, he spoke in a mostsomber tone:‘My friends and brethren, what a contrastbetween us and David once, when he gave the nation thisglorious song of praise. As he sang, he lifted up his eyes to thestars. Because then, according to men's concepts, Jehovah dwelt inthe unapproachable light above all stars. But what would Davidnow do here, since He to whom he lifted up his eyes above allstars...’
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said: ‘Halt Peter, friend, let it suffice and consider allthose we have among us.’[2]Peter remembers at once and invites the guests to partake of theevening meal, consisting mostly in bread and well-cooked fish.[3]But Judas inquires of Peter whether wine could be bought formoney in this vicinity. And
Peter
replies:‘A couple of furlongsdistance, at the inn, wine is sold.’Hearing this, Judas further askswhether he has no one to send down for a barrel full.[4]Says
Peter
:‘You know as well as I do that I have no one tosend. But if you want wine then go to the publican yourself andstrike a deal and you shall come off the better.’Says
Judas
:‘Ishall rather do without than go myself.’Says
Peter
:‘Do as youlike. I can’t spare you servants, as my fishers are still busy at seaand my wife and children and in-laws have their hands full, as youcan see. You are not going to ask me to cart a whole barrel here atnight by myself?’Says
Judas
somewhat annoyed:‘Now, now, Ionly meant well, seeing you have no wine, because I myself wouldhave paid for it, no matter what price.’[5]Says
Peter
:‘There is One among us who converted water intowine at Cana at the wedding of Simon, who also is here. The Onecould also do so now, if necessary. Since however it surely is notnecessary, we can also make do with the very choice water frommy well.’[6]Says
Judas
:‘Right enough, right enough, I am happy therewith
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