John 2:6

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
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English Standard Version

Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.

New International Version

Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now in that place, there were six stone water jars, for the purification ritual of the Jews, containing two or three measures each