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Matthew 9:14-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 9:14-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A Question about Fasting
14 Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”(A)
15 Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests[a] be sad while the groom is with them? The time[b] will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
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- Matthew 9:15 Lit the sons of the bridal chamber
- Matthew 9:15 Lit days
Matthew 9:14-15
New International Version
Matthew 9:14-15
New International Version
Jesus Questioned About Fasting(A)
14 Then John’s(B) disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often,(C) but your disciples do not fast?”
15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them?(D) The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.(E)
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