Luke 5:34
“Should the groomsmen fast while the bridegroom is with them?” Jesus asked.
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In Context
35“No—but the time is coming when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they can fast.”
Cross References
Judges 14:10While his father went to visit the woman, Samson held a drinking party there, because this was the custom among high-class young men.
Song of Solomon 2:6He supports my head with his left hand, and holds me close with his right.
Song of Solomon 5:8Women of Jerusalem, promise me if you find my love and wonder what you should tell him, tell him I am weak with love.
Isaiah 54:5For your Maker is your husband, the Lord Almighty is his name. The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, he is called the God of the whole earth.
Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is among you as a mighty warrior who saves. He will be so happy with you. He will renew his love for you. He will celebrate over you with loud singing.
Matthew 25:1“The kingdom of heaven is like ten girls, who took their lamps with them to go and meet the bridegroom.
Matthew Henry on Luke 5:28-39
The Call of Matthew; Watchfulness Inculcated. 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering… Read the whole commentary →