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But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.
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A Prophecy of the Cross
Commentators widely agree that when Jesus speaks of the bridegroom being 'taken away,' he is making a veiled prophecy of his own violent death. Scholars note that the original language implies a forceful removal, foreshadowing the cross and the sorrow his disciples would experience.
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19th Century
Anglican
And the disciples of John... used to fast.—Better, were fasting. See Notes on Matthew 9:14-17. The only differen…
Baptist
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…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall
Presbyterian
Strict professors of faith are inclined to blame all who do not fully measure up to their own views. Christ did not escape slanders; we should be w…
