The sons of the bridechamber (ο υιο του νυμφωνος). Not merely the groomsmen, but the guests also, the παρανψμφς (παρανυμφο of the …

And the disciples of John... used to fast.—Better, were fasting. See Notes on Matthew 9:14-17. The only differen…

While Christ was with His people in person, they could not help having joy and gladness; but when He was gone from them, they must lament His absen…

Glossa Ordinaria: Just as the Master was previously accused before the disciples for keeping company with sinners at their fea…

Jesus answers in a parable emphasizing the joy that the presence of Jesus makes possible. Therefore fasting, as a sign of mourning, is not appropri…

And Jesus said to them
Both to John's disciples and the Pharisees,

can the children of the bride …

Strict professors of faith are inclined to blame all who do not fully measure up to their own views. Christ did not escape slanders; we should be w…