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Jesus, the Joyful Bridegroom
Commentators explain that Jesus's answer introduces a powerful metaphor: He is the bridegroom, and his disciples are the wedding guests. John Gill and the Expositor's Bible Commentary highlight that just as you wouldn't expect guests to fast during a wedding celebration, it's inappropriate for the disciples to fast while Jesus, the source of their joy, is physically with them. This reframes their relationship with him as one of celebration, not just solemn duty.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 5:34
Can ye (μη δυνασθε). So Luke, adding
make , ποιησα, where Mark and Matthew have μη δυναντα. All three have…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 5:34
19th Century
Bishop
Can ye make . . .?—The question is somewhat stronger in form than the simple, Can t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:34
By stating a fact about the disciples of John and of the Pharisees, the disciples are now criticized, not only for eating with sinners, but for hav…
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John Gill
On Luke 5:34
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to them
The disciples of John, or the Scribes and Pharisees:
can you make the childre…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 5:27–39
17th Century
Minister
It was a wonder of Christ's grace, that he would call a publican to be his disciple and follower. It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was m…