Luke 5:34

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But Jesus answered them: "Can you make the bridegroom's friends fast while the bridegroom is with them?

Cross References

Matthew 22:2

"The Kingdom of Heaven," he said, "may be compared to a king who gave a banquet in honor of his son's wedding.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered: "Can the bridegroom's friends mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be parted from them, and they will fast then.

Luke 5:33

"John's disciples," they said to Jesus, "Often fast and say prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, while yours are eating and drinking!"

Luke 5:35

But the days will come--a time when the bridegroom will be parted from them; and they will fast then, when those days come."

John 3:29

It is the bridegroom who has the bride; but the bridegroom's friend, who stands by and listens to him, is filled with joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. This joy I have felt to the full.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am jealous over you with the jealousy of God. For I betrothed you to one husband, that I might present you to the Christ a pure bride.