Luke 5:34 meaning and explanation
Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them?
Luke 5:34, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Jesus is answering critics who noticed that His disciples did not fast as John's disciples and the Pharisees did. He uses a wedding image: the guests of the bridegroom (the Greek word is a compound meaning "sons of the bridal chamber") celebrate while the groom is present.
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