The sons of the bride-chamber (ο υιο του νυμφωνος). It is a late Hebrew idiom for the wedding guests, "the friends of the bridegro…

Then came to him the disciples of John, etc. (Luke 5:33–39). That is, John the Baptist. It is probable that they had understoo…

Can the children of the bridechamber mourn? The words were full of meaning in themselves, but they only gain their full s…

For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, "Why do we and the Pharis…

Glossa Ordinaria: After He had replied to them concerning eating and associating with sinners, they next challenged Him on the…

For his response Jesus used three illustrations. The first, about the “guests of the bridegroom,” picks up a metaphor from the Baptist, who saw him…

Can the children of the bridegroom mourn? Christ apologizes for his disciples on account of the season, claiming that God was still please…

And Jesus said to them
To the disciples of John, the Pharisees being present, who both have here a full answer; thou…

John was at this time in prison. His circumstances, his character, and the nature of the message he was sent to deliver, led those who were particu…

Here a question concerning eating is related; and the response follows, where it is said, And Jesus said.