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in those days they will fast.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.” <a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But days will come also when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days." <a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a> But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. <a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a> But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the days will come; and when the groom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But days [for mourning] will come when the bridegroom is [forcefully] taken away from them. They will fast in those days.” <a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them—then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them—then they will fast in those days.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the days will come; and when the bride-groom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days. <a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the time will come when he will be taken from them. Then they will go without eating." <a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the days will come; and when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days. <a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them. At that time they will fast." <a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the day will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast." <a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and at that time they will fast." <a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.? <a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a> But those days are coming, and when the bridegroom is taken from them, at that time they will fast." <a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days." <a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then they will fast in those days. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But a time for this will come, when the Bridegroom has been taken away from them: then, at that time, they will fast." <a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But days will come, and when the Bridegroom may be taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But days will come also when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days." <a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but days will come, and, when the bridegroom may be taken away from them, then they shall fast in those days.' <a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But the days will come also, when the bridegroom shall be carried away from them; then shall they fast in those days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast in those days. <a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the days will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast, in those days.” <a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a> But the days will come, and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the days will come, when the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast in those days. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But the days will come when the groom will be taken from them and then they will fast in those days.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; then shall they fast in those days.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But the days will come when the bridegroom must indeed be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast in those days. <a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> however, the time will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they will have occasions enow of fasting. <a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But a time for this will come, when the Bridegroom has been taken away from them: then, at that time, they will fast." <a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>But the days will come; and, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then they will fast in those days."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, then they will fast.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/5-35.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=2019" 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> …34Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? 35<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">the time</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: eleusontai (V-FIM-3P) -- To come, go. ">will come</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3566.htm" title="3566: nymphios (N-NMS) -- A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom.">bridegroom</a> <a href="/greek/522.htm" title="522: aparthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To take away, remove; pass: To be taken away, withdrawn. From apo and airo; to lift off, i.e. Remove.">will be taken</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</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/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">then</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/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinais (DPro-DFP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. "></a> <a href="/greek/3522.htm" title="3522: nēsteusousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food.">they will fast.” </a> 36He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.…<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/2-20.htm">Mark 2:20</a> But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. <a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:4</a> a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <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="/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="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <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="/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="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a> I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. <a href="/revelation/21-9.htm">Revelation 21:9</a> Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.when.<a href="/luke/24-17.htm">Luke 24:17-21</a> And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? … <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.<a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.and.<a href="/isaiah/22-12.htm">Isaiah 22:12</a> And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:<a href="/matthew/6-17.htm">Matthew 6:17,18</a> But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; … <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2,3</a> As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/2-16.htm">Bridal</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Compel</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/5-34.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/5-31.htm">Party</a> <a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Bridal</a> <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">Bridegroom</a> <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">Compel</a> <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Party</a> <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">Time</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'; </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/luke/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the time will come This phrase indicates a future event, suggesting a prophetic element. It implies a change from the current situation, where Jesus is present with His disciples. The anticipation of a future time is a common theme in biblical prophecy, often pointing to significant events in God's redemptive plan.when the bridegroom The term "bridegroom" is a metaphor for Jesus, drawing on Old Testament imagery where God is often depicted as the bridegroom of Israel (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a>, <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus is the bridegroom of the Church, His bride (<a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>, <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a>). This imagery emphasizes the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and His followers.will be taken from them; This phrase foreshadows Jesus' crucifixion and ascension. The passive construction "will be taken" suggests that this event is part of God's sovereign plan, despite human actions involved. It reflects the temporary physical separation between Jesus and His disciples, which would lead to a period of mourning and longing for His return.then they will fast.” Fasting is a spiritual discipline often associated with mourning, repentance, and seeking God's presence. In the context of Jesus' absence, fasting becomes a way for the disciples to express their longing for His return and to prepare their hearts for His second coming. This practice is rooted in Jewish tradition and is seen throughout Scripture as a means of drawing closer to God (e.g., <a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">Daniel 9:3</a>, <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12</a>). The future tense "will fast" indicates that this practice will be appropriate and necessary in the time of Jesus' physical absence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (the Bridegroom)</a> In this passage, Jesus refers to Himself as the bridegroom, a metaphor that signifies His intimate relationship with His followers. The imagery of a bridegroom is rooted in Jewish wedding traditions, symbolizing joy and celebration. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples_of_jesus.htm">Disciples of Jesus</a> The followers of Jesus who are with Him during His earthly ministry. They are compared to wedding guests who do not fast while the bridegroom is present. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_teachers_of_the_law.htm">Pharisees and Teachers of the Law</a> Religious leaders who question Jesus about the practices of His disciples, particularly regarding fasting. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting</a> A spiritual discipline involving abstaining from food, often associated with mourning, repentance, or seeking God's guidance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_time_of_jesus'_departure.htm">The Time of Jesus' Departure</a> Refers to the future event of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, when He will no longer be physically present with His disciples.<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 the joy and celebration of His presence. As believers, we are called to rejoice in our relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_fasting.htm">The Role of Fasting</a> Fasting is a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God, especially in times of seeking guidance or expressing repentance. It is appropriate when we long for Christ's return or need to focus on spiritual matters. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_christ.htm">The Presence of Christ</a> While Jesus is not physically present with us today, His spiritual presence through the Holy Spirit provides comfort and guidance. We can experience joy in His presence even as we await His return. <a href="/topical/a/anticipating_christ's_return.htm">Anticipating Christ's Return</a> The time of fasting mentioned by Jesus points to a longing for His return. As Christians, we live in anticipation of the second coming of Christ, which should influence our daily lives and priorities. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_celebration.htm">Community and Celebration</a> The imagery of a wedding feast reminds us of the importance of community and celebration in the Christian life. We are called to support one another and rejoice together in our shared faith.<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/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/is_fasting_necessary_for_christians.htm">Is fasting necessary for Christians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/5-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the] time ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. will come ἐλεύσονται (eleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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 νυμφίος (nymphios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3566.htm">Strong's 3566: </a> A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom. will be taken away ἀπαρθῇ (aparthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_522.htm">Strong's 522: </a> To take away, remove; pass: To be taken away, withdrawn. From apo and airo; to lift off, i.e. Remove. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. 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. then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. they will fast.” νηστεύσουσιν (nēsteusousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3522.htm">Strong's 3522: </a> To fast, abstain from food. 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