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Of course not. <a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "Are you able to make the sons of the bridechamber to fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the groom fast while the groom is with them, can you? <a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to them, &#8220You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? <a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? <a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to them, “Can you make the attendants of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “Can you make the wedding guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? <a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “You can’t make the wedding guests fast while the groom is with them, can you? <a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220You can&#8217t make the wedding guests fast while the groom is with them, can you? <a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus told them, "The friends of a bridegroom don't go without eating while he is still with them. <a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus asked them, "Can you force wedding guests to fast while the groom is still with them? <a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered, "Do you think you can make the guests at a wedding party go without food as long as the bridegroom is with them? Of course not! <a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Jesus told them, "You can't force the wedding guests to fast while the groom is still with them, can you? <a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, ?Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? <a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jesus said to them, "You cannot make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you? <a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Can ye make the children of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Can you compel the bridal party to fast," replied Jesus, "so long as they have the bridegroom among them? <a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said to them, “Are you able to make the sons of the bride-chamber—in the Bridegroom being with them—to fast? <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "Are you able to make the sons of the bridechamber to fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said unto them, 'Are ye able to make the sons of the bride-chamber -- in the bridegroom being with them -- to fast? <a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Ye cannot make the sons of the nuptial chamber fast, when the bridegroom is with them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To whom he said: Can you make the children of the bridegroom fast, whilst the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “How can you cause the sons of the groom to fast, while the groom is still with them? <a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus answered them, “Can you make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “You cannot make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them, can you?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, You cannot make the sons of the wedding feast fast, so long as the bridegroom is with them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said to them, “You cannot make the children of the bridal chamber fast as long as the groom is with them.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Can you make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Whether are you able to make the sons of the bridechamber to fast, while the bridegroom is with them?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said unto them, Can you make the children of the bridechamber fast, as long as the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to which he answered, would you have the bridemen fast, while the bridegroom is with them? <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Can you compel the bridal party to fast," replied Jesus, "so long as they have the bridegroom among them? <a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>"Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>Can ye make those of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/5-34.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2013" 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/luke/5.htm">Questions about Fasting</a> 33Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.” 34<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/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/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/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/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/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">Can you</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">make</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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: huious (N-AMP) -- 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/3522.htm" title="3522: nēsteusai (V-ANA) -- 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> 35But 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="/mark/2-19.htm">Mark 2:19</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="/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</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. <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="/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="/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="/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="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. <a href="/john/2-9.htm">John 2:9</a> and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside <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="/songs/5-1.htm">Song of Solomon 5:1</a> I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved. <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="/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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Can you make the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?the children.<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.<a href="/songs/2-6.htm">Song of Solomon 2:6,7</a> His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me… bridegroom.<a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">Psalm 45:10-16</a> Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; … <a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a> For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.<a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a> For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Bridechamber</a> <a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Bride-Chamber</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">John's</a> <a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Newly-Married</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Often</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Wedding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/2-5.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Bridechamber</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Bride-Chamber</a> <a href="/luke/5-35.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/luke/5-35.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/luke/5-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">John's</a> <a href="/john/2-9.htm">Newly-Married</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Often</a> <a href="/luke/6-2.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Wedding</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 5</div>1. <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;</a> 4. <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">shows how he will make them fishers of men;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">cleanses the leper;</a> 16. <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">prays in the desert;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">heals a paralytic;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">calls Matthew the tax collector;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.</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'; 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His reply indicates His authority and wisdom. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus often uses questions to teach profound truths, engaging His listeners in a way that challenges their understanding and assumptions.Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast The imagery of a wedding feast is significant in Jewish culture, symbolizing joy and celebration. In the Old Testament, God often uses the metaphor of marriage to describe His relationship with Israel (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5-6</a>, <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a>). Here, Jesus likens Himself to a bridegroom, suggesting a time of joy and fulfillment. Fasting, typically associated with mourning or penitence, would be inappropriate during such a joyous occasion. This metaphor also points to the Messianic age, where the presence of the Messiah brings joy and restoration.while He is with them? The presence of Jesus, the Messiah, is central to this statement. His physical presence among His disciples is a time of celebration and revelation of God's kingdom. This phrase underscores the temporary nature of His earthly ministry, hinting at a future time when He will no longer be physically present, which would then be a more appropriate time for fasting. This also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's presence with His people, from the tabernacle and temple in the Old Testament to the incarnation of Christ in the New Testament.<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 metaphor for His relationship with His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees_and_teachers_of_the_law.htm">The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law</a> These religious leaders questioned Jesus about why His disciples did not fast like those of John the Baptist and the Pharisees. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were being compared to the disciples of John and the Pharisees regarding their practice of fasting. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_bridegroom.htm">The Bridegroom</a> A metaphor used by Jesus to describe Himself, indicating a time of joy and celebration rather than mourning and fasting. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wedding_feast.htm">The Wedding Feast</a> Implied in the metaphor, representing a time of joy and presence with Jesus, contrasting with the traditional practice of fasting.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_bridegroom_metaphor.htm">Understanding the Bridegroom Metaphor</a> Jesus uses the bridegroom metaphor to illustrate His unique role and the joy of His presence. In Jewish culture, a wedding was a time of great celebration, and Jesus is emphasizing that His presence is a time for joy, not fasting. <a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_fasting.htm">The Purpose of Fasting</a> Fasting is traditionally associated with mourning or seeking God's presence. Jesus' presence with His disciples negated the need for fasting at that time, teaching us that spiritual disciplines should align with our relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_christ's_presence.htm">Joy in Christ's Presence</a> As believers, we are called to experience joy in the presence of Christ. This joy should be evident in our lives and serve as a testimony to others. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_christ's_return.htm">Anticipation of Christ's Return</a> While Jesus was physically present with His disciples, we now live in anticipation of His return. Our spiritual practices, including fasting, should reflect both the joy of His presence through the Holy Spirit and the longing for His return.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_5_33-39_view_fasting.htm">In Luke 5:33-39, how do these teachings on fasting align or conflict with other biblical passages that strongly advocate regular fasts?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus'_view_on_fasting_differ.htm">Mark 2:18-22 - Why does Jesus' stance on fasting differ so greatly from Jewish customs, and does this contradict Old Testament laws?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_a_tax_collector_follow_jesus.htm">In Luke 5:27-28, why would a tax collector immediately abandon a lucrative profession at Jesus' brief invitation with no apparent hesitation?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zacchaeus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zacchaeus in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) Can ye make . . .?--The question is somewhat stronger in form than the simple, "Can the children of the bride-chamber fast?" in the other reports.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 34, 35. - And he said unto them Can ye make the children of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is With them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. On this reply of the Lord Jesus Godet very beautifully writes. "In the midst of this feast of publicans, the heart of Jesus is overflowing with joy; it is one of the hours when his earthly life seems to his feeling like a marriage-day. But suddenly his countenance becomes overcast: the shadow of a painful vision passes across his brow: 'The days will come,'... said he, in a solemn tone. At the close of this nuptial week, the Bridegroom himself will be suddenly smitten and cut off; then will come the time of fasting for those who to-day are rejoicing; there will be no necessity to enjoin it. In this striking and poetic answer Jesus evidently announces his violent death." The imagery of the bridegroom is drawn from <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19, 20</a>, and perhaps also from the more mystical Scripture, <a href="/psalms/45.htm">Psalm 45</a>. and the Song of Songs. Jesus here clearly regards himself as the Christ, as identical with the long looked-for Divine Deliverer; but at this comparatively early stage of his public career he was fully conscious that in his Person, with the triumphant would be joined the suffering Messiah. The word rendered "shall be taken away from (them)," ἀπαρθῆ, only occurs here in the New Testament; it points evidently to a death of violence. While the intimation given to Nicodemus (<a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14</a>) was the first private, so this seems to have been the first public announcement of the last scene of the earth-life. <a href="/commentaries/luke/5-34.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. replied, 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 you δύνασθε (dynasthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd 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. make ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative 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 υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative 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 νηστεῦσαι (nēsteusai) Verb - Aorist 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. 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