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But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then will they fast in those days."
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A Prophecy of the Cross
Commentators highlight that Jesus's reference to the 'bridegroom being taken away' is a direct and early prophecy of his own death. While the disciples were in a season of joy, like a wedding feast, Jesus was already pointing to the future sorrow of the cross.
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Then in those days (τοτε εν εκειναις ταις ημεραις). Here Mr 2:20 has "then in that day," and Mt 9:15 only "then."
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Reformed Baptist
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