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Matthew 9:14-15 meaning John the Baptizer’s disciples come to Jesus and ask Him why His disciples do not fast (like they and the Pharisees do). Jesus answers them by parable, explaining that it is not appropriate for the attendants of the Bridegroom to fast when he is with them.
Matthew 9:14-15. Then — While he was at table, came to him the disciples of John, with those of the Pharisees, Mark 2:18; saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast often — Have frequently our days of solemn devotion, in which we fast, and offer up to God many prayers and supplications?
Matthew 9:14-15. New International Version. Update. Jesus Questioned About Fasting. 14 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” 15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them?
David Guzik commentary on Matthew 9, in which we see the continuous ministry of Jesus and the call of Matthew, the tax collector.
What does Matthew 9:14 mean? Pharisees have challenged Jesus' disciples about His behavior of eating with tax collectors and sinners (Matthew 9:9–12). Now some of John the Baptist's disciples ask Jesus a question about His own followers.
6 lis 2017 · Matthew 9:14–15: Fasting Shows Our Longing for Christ. So fasting, Jesus is teaching here, is a picture of separation between the bride and the bridegroom, so when the bride and bridegroom are together, there’s no need to fast.
28 kwi 2019 · Listen to verse 15. 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. Jesus provides three illustrations for us to understand His teaching in response to this question.
