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…

But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall