Mark 2:19

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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.

Cross References

Genesis 29:22

So Laban invited all the men of the place to a feast.

Psalm 45:14

In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.

Song of Solomon 6:8

There are 60 queens and 80 concubines and young women without number.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Mark 2:18

Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciples fast, but Your disciples do not fast? ”

Mark 2:20

But the time will come when the groom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.