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They cannot, so long as they have him with them. <a href="/nlt/mark/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus replied, “Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can’t fast while the groom is with them. <a href="/esv/mark/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/bsb/mark/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/blb/mark/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "Are the sons of the bridechamber able to fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long a time as they have the bridegroom with them, they are not able to fast. <a href="/kjv/mark/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/nkjv/mark/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot fast. <a href="/nasb_/mark/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, “While the groom is with them, the attendants of the groom cannot fast, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/nasb/mark/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to them, &#8220While the bridegroom is with them, the attendants of the bridegroom cannot fast, can they? So long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/nasb77/mark/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to them, “While the bridegroom is with them, the attendants of the bridegroom do not fast, do they? So long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/lsb/mark/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to them, “Can the attendants of the bridegroom fast when the bridegroom is with them? So long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/amp/mark/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus answered, “The attendants of the bridegroom cannot fast while the bridegroom is [still] with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/csb/mark/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the groom is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/hcsb/mark/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220The wedding guests cannot fast while the groom is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/asv/mark/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/cev/mark/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered: The friends of a bridegroom don't go without eating while he is still with them. <a href="/erv/mark/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/gwt/mark/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus replied, "Can wedding guests fast while the groom is still with them? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/gnt/mark/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Do you expect the guests at a wedding party to go without food? Of course not! As long as the bridegroom is with them, they will not do that. <a href="/isv/mark/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus replied, "The wedding guests can't fast while the groom is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they can't fast. <a href="/msb/mark/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, ?How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/net/mark/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus said to them, "The wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they do not fast. <a href="/nheb/mark/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "Can the groomsmen fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/wbt/mark/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Can a wedding party fast while the bridegroom is among them?" replied Jesus. "So long as they have the bridegroom with them, fasting is impossible. <a href="/web/mark/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Can the groomsmen fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can’t fast. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “Are the sons of the bride-chamber able, while the bridegroom is with them, to fast? As long a time [as] they have the bridegroom with them they are not able to fast; <a href="/blb/mark/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "Are the sons of the bridechamber able to fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long a time as they have the bridegroom with them, they are not able to fast. <a href="/ylt/mark/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to them, 'Are the sons of the bride-chamber able, while the bridegroom is with them, to fast? so long time as they have the bridegroom with them they are not able to fast; <a href="/slt/mark/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to them, Can the sons of the nuptial chamber, in which the bridegroom is with them, fast? as much time as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus saith to them: Can the children of the marriage fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/cpdv/mark/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus said to them: “How can the sons of the wedding fast while the groom is still with them? During whatever time they have the groom with them, they are not able to fast. <a href="/nabre/mark/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus answered them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot fast. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Why, can the sons of the wedding feast fast as long as the bridegroom is with them? No! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to them, “Are the children of the bridal chamber able to fast as long as the groom is with them? No!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them: Can the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can not fast. <a href="/godbey/mark/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>Whether are the sons of the bride-chamber able to fast while the bridegroom is with them? So long a time as they have with them the bridegroom they are not able to fast.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/mace/mark/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus answered, can the bridemen fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. <a href="/wey/mark/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Can a wedding party fast while the bridegroom is among them?" replied Jesus. "So long as they have the bridegroom with them, fasting is impossible. <a href="/worrell/mark/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>"Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus said unto them, <FR>Can the bridemen fast, when the bridegroom is with them? while the bridegroom is with them, they cannot fast:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/2-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=521" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/2.htm">Questions about Fasting</a> 18Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?” 19<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynantai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">“How can</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">guests</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3567.htm" title="3567: nymphōnos (N-GMS) -- A bridal chamber. From numphe; the bridal room.">bridegroom</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3522.htm" title="3522: nēsteuein (V-PNA) -- To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food.">fast</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">while</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3566.htm" title="3566: nymphios (N-NMS) -- A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them?</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hoson (RelPro-AMS) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">As long as</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronon (N-AMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3566.htm" title="3566: nymphion (N-AMS) -- A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom.">He is</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynantai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">they cannot</a> <a href="/greek/3522.htm" title="3522: nēsteuein (V-PNA) -- To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food.">fast.</a> 20But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Matthew 9:15</a> Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Luke 5:34-35</a> Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? / But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” <a href="/john/3-29.htm">John 3:29</a> The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a> Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a> For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a> So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a> Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. <a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a> the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. <a href="/songs/3-11.htm">Song of Solomon 3:11</a> Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a> “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... <a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-11</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Psalm 45:14-15</a> In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. <a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a> For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Zechariah 8:19</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.Can.<a href="/genesis/29-22.htm">Genesis 29:22</a> And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.<a href="/judges/14-10.htm">Judges 14:10,11</a> So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do… <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Psalm 45:14</a> She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Bridechamber</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Bride-Chamber</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">Fasting</a> <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Impossible</a> <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Newly-Married</a> <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">Party</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Wedding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-23.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Bridechamber</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Bride-Chamber</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Fasting</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/mark/10-27.htm">Impossible</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Newly-Married</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Party</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Wedding</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 2</div>1. <a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Jesus followed by multitudes,</a> 3. <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">calls Matthew;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">excuses his disciples for not fasting;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jesus replied In this passage, Jesus is responding to a question about fasting, a common religious practice among the Jews. His reply indicates His authority and understanding of spiritual matters, setting the stage for a deeper teaching moment. This response is part of a larger dialogue where Jesus often uses questions to provoke thought and reveal deeper truths.How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? The imagery of a bridegroom and wedding guests is significant in Jewish culture, where weddings were times of great joy and celebration. Fasting, typically associated with mourning or penitence, would be inappropriate during such a joyful occasion. Jesus positions Himself as the bridegroom, a metaphor that aligns with Old Testament imagery where God is often depicted as the bridegroom of Israel (<a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a>, <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a>). This also foreshadows the relationship between Christ and the Church, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>.As long as He is with them, This phrase emphasizes the presence of Jesus with His disciples, highlighting the unique and transformative nature of His earthly ministry. The presence of Jesus brings a new era, one that is characterized by joy and fulfillment rather than the old rituals and traditions. This presence is a foretaste of the Kingdom of God, which Jesus inaugurates through His life and teachings.they cannot fast. The inability to fast while Jesus is present underscores the joy and fulfillment found in Him. It suggests that traditional practices must be re-evaluated in light of Jesus' mission and identity. This statement challenges the religious leaders' understanding of piety and points to a new covenant, where the focus is on a relationship with Christ rather than mere ritual observance. This theme is echoed in other parts of the New Testament, such as when Jesus speaks of new wine needing new wineskins (<a href="/mark/2-22.htm">Mark 2:22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to a question about fasting. His response highlights His role as the bridegroom, a significant metaphor in Jewish tradition. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_bridegroom.htm">The Bridegroom</a> A metaphor for Jesus Himself, indicating His special relationship with His followers, akin to a bridegroom with his wedding guests. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_guests.htm">The Wedding Guests</a> Representing Jesus' disciples, these individuals are in a time of celebration and joy due to the presence of Jesus, the bridegroom. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_john's_disciples.htm">Pharisees and John's Disciples</a> These groups are implied in the context as those who question Jesus about fasting, representing traditional religious practices. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting</a> A religious practice of abstaining from food, often associated with mourning or seeking spiritual focus, which is questioned in the context of Jesus' presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus_as_the_bridegroom.htm">Understanding Jesus as the Bridegroom</a> Recognize the significance of Jesus' metaphorical role as the bridegroom, which implies a deep, joyful, and intimate relationship with His followers. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_christ's_presence.htm">The Joy of Christ's Presence</a> Emphasize the joy and celebration that come with the presence of Jesus, contrasting with the traditional view of fasting as a somber practice. <a href="/topical/a/appropriate_times_for_fasting.htm">Appropriate Times for Fasting</a> Acknowledge that while fasting is a valuable spiritual discipline, its timing and purpose should align with the presence and work of Christ in our lives. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light_of_christ's_presence.htm">Living in the Light of Christ's Presence</a> Encourage believers to live with the awareness of Christ's presence, which transforms ordinary life into a celebration of His love and grace. <a href="/topical/a/anticipating_the_return_of_the_bridegroom.htm">Anticipating the Return of the Bridegroom</a> Inspire hope and anticipation for Christ's return, when the ultimate celebration will occur, and fasting will no longer be necessary.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 2</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_cleanse_the_temple.htm">What was Jesus' purpose in cleansing the temple?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'prayer_and_fasting'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "prayer and fasting"?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fasting.htm">What does the Bible say about fasting?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_refuse_a_sign_in_mark_8_11-12.htm">In Mark 8:11-12, why does Jesus refuse to provide a sign from heaven after performing other miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - The Bridegroom here is Christ, because he espoused the human nature, and, through it, the Church to himself in his holy incarnation. This holy union he began by his grace on earth, and he will consummate it gloriously with his elect in heaven, when "the marriage of the Lamb shall have come, and his wife shall have made herself ready." Hence John the Baptist calls himself the friend of the Bridegroom, that is, of Christ. The sons (υἱοὶ) of the bridechamber are the special friends of the Bridegroom, those who are admitted into the closest fellowship with him. The expression is a Hebraism, like "the children of disobedience," and many other similar forms of expression. So long, then, as the bridegroom is with them they cannot fast. But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast. It is as though our Lord said, "It is not surprising that they should not care to fast as long as they enjoy my presence; but when I am taken from thegn, then shall they fast." <a href="/commentaries/mark/2-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. answered, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Can δύνανται (dynantai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. guests υἱοὶ (huioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bridegroom νυμφῶνος (nymphōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3567.htm">Strong's 3567: </a> A bridal chamber. From numphe; the bridal room. fast νηστεύειν (nēsteuein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3522.htm">Strong's 3522: </a> To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food. while ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. [He] νυμφίος (nymphios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3566.htm">Strong's 3566: </a> A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them? αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. As long as ὅσον (hoson) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. [He is] νυμφίον (nymphion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3566.htm">Strong's 3566: </a> A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. they cannot δύνανται (dynantai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. fast. νηστεύειν (nēsteuein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3522.htm">Strong's 3522: </a> To fast, abstain from food. 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