Mark 2:19

New International Version

Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them.

Cross References

Genesis 29:22

So Laban brought together all the people of the place and gave a feast.

Psalm 45:14

In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her— those brought to be with her.

Song of Solomon 6:8

Sixty queens there may be, and eighty concubines, and virgins beyond number;

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Mark 2:18

Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?”

Mark 2:20

But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.