{Jesus also was bidden} (ekl(8874)h(8820)kai ho I(8873)ous). First
aorist passive indicative of kale(935c), "was also invited" as well
as his mother and because of her presence, possibly at her
suggestion. {And his disciples} (kai hoi math(8874)ai). Included in
the invitation and probably all of them acquaintances of the
family. See on 氣:35| for this word applied to John's followers.
This group of six already won form the nucleus of the great host
of "learners" through the ages who will follow Jesus as Teacher
and Lord and Saviour. The term is sometimes restricted to the
twelve apostles, but more often has a wider circle in view as in
 Joh 6:61,66  20:30 .