Luke 5:34

And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 5:34

BSB

Jesus replied, "Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them?

AKJV

And he said to them, Can you make the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

CPDV

And he said to them: "How can you cause the sons of the groom to fast, while the groom is still with them?

ERV

And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

NHEB

He said to them, "Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

SMT

And he said to them, Ye cannot make the sons of the nuptial chamber fast, when the bridegroom is with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 5:34

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Commentary for Luke 5:34

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 5:34

Summary

Jesus teaches fasting unsuitable during celebration

Event

Jesus teaches about fasting timing

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD