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And the disciples of John... used to fast.—Better, were fasting. See Notes on Matthew 9:14-17. The only differen…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
Glossa Ordinaria: Just as the Master was previously accused before the disciples for keeping company with sinners at their fea…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
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Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott