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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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AT Robertson
On Luke 5:35
Then in those days (τοτε εν εκειναις ταις ημεραις). Here Mr 2:20 has "then in that day," and Mt 9:15 only "then."
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:35
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…
John Gill
On Luke 5:35
17th Century
Pastor
But the days will come
And that in a very little time, as they did:
when the bridegroom shall be …
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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…