The account in John 4 attests to Jesus Christ’s respect toward all women, regardless of their nationality or religious background. Jesus Christ Showed Respect for a Woman from Samaria The next woman John introduces to the reader is the woman of Samaria. This brief account not only teaches the power of Mary’s faith but also confirms Jesus Christ’s true identity as the Son of God through His first public miracle. Like Mary, Latter-day Saint women today can rely on Jesus Christ in faith when they are feeling overwhelmed with their responsibilities. What a beautiful lesson we learn from Mary: when in need, seek after and trust in Jesus Christ, who has all power. The water pots were filled, and the Savior turned the water into wine in response to Mary’s request to help provide for the guests at the wedding. The account then records Mary’s continued faith as she directed the servants to obey Jesus Christ: “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it” ( John 2:5). Jesus Christ honored His mother by offering to help her with her burdens and responsibilities. 5 One scholar explains, “‘Woman,’ or, rather, ‘Lady,’ is in Greek a title of respect, used even in addressing queens.” 6 It was as though He said to His mother, “My lady, whatsoever you ask of me in faith, I will grant it unto you.” This account shows that the Savior was interested in the routine pressures that women faced. 4 The title woman may sound harsh and disrespectful to a modern reader however, its use here by the Savior was likely meant to convey the opposite meaning. In Joseph Smith’s inspired rendering of this verse, the Savior asks Mary what she wants Him to do and promises to do it. In response, Jesus Christ said, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come” ( John 2:4). This passage suggests that when Mary turned to Jesus Christ for help, she may have been respectfully expecting a miracle. 2 When the guests “wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine” ( John 2:3). Mary’s position at the wedding was likely one of responsibility.
His account of Jesus Christ’s first public miracle at the wedding in Cana contains a tribute to Mary’s faith. John introduces the reader to Mary early in his Gospel.
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