Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; in those days they will fast.” New Living Translation But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.” English Standard Version The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” Berean Standard Bible But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” Berean Literal Bible But days will come also when the bridegroom shall have been taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.” King James Bible But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. New King James Version But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.” New American Standard Bible But the days will come; and when the groom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” NASB 1995 “But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” NASB 1977 “But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” Legacy Standard Bible But the days will come; and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” Amplified Bible But days [for mourning] will come when the bridegroom is [forcefully] taken away from them. They will fast in those days.” Berean Annotated Bible But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Christian Standard Bible But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them—then they will fast in those days.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them—then they will fast in those days.” American Standard Version But the days will come; and when the bride-groom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days. Contemporary English Version But the time will come when he will be taken from them. Then they will go without eating." English Revised Version But the days will come; and when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days. GOD'S WORD® Translation The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them. At that time they will fast." Good News Translation But the day will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast." International Standard Version But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and at that time they will fast." NET Bible But those days are coming, and when the bridegroom is taken from them, at that time they will fast." New Heart English Bible But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days." Webster's Bible Translation But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then they will fast in those days. Weymouth New Testament But a time for this will come, when the Bridegroom has been taken away from them: then, at that time, they will fast." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” World English Bible But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut days will come, and when the Bridegroom may be taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” Berean Literal Bible But days will come also when the bridegroom shall have been taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.” Young's Literal Translation but days will come, and, when the bridegroom may be taken away from them, then they shall fast in those days.' Smith's Literal Translation But the days will come also, when the bridegroom shall be carried away from them; then shall they fast in those days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast in those days. Catholic Public Domain Version But the days will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast, in those days.” New American Bible But the days will come, and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days.” New Revised Standard Version The days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the days will come, when the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast in those days. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But the days will come when the groom will be taken from them and then they will fast in those days.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; then shall they fast in those days. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast in those days. Mace New Testament however, the time will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they will have occasions enow of fasting. Weymouth New Testament But a time for this will come, when the Bridegroom has been taken away from them: then, at that time, they will fast." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Questions about Fasting…34Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? 35But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” 36He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.… Cross References But the time will come Matthew 9:15 Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Mark 2:20 But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Luke 17:22 Then He said to the disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. when the bridegroom Matthew 25:1-10 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. … John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. will be taken from them; Acts 1:9-11 After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” Luke 24:51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. John 16:5-7 Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ / Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things. / But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. then they will fast.” Matthew 6:16-18 When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, / so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Joel 2:12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” John 16:20 Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Ecclesiastes 3:4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Treasury of Scripture But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. when. Luke 24:17-21 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? … Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. and. Isaiah 22:12 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: Matthew 6:17,18 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; … Acts 13:2,3 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them… Jump to Previous Bridal Bridegroom Compel Fast Food Jesus Party TimeJump to Next Bridal Bridegroom Compel Fast Food Jesus Party TimeLuke 5 1. Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;4. shows how he will make them fishers of men; 12. cleanses the leper; 16. prays in the desert; 17. heals a paralytic; 27. calls Matthew the tax collector; 29. eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls; 33. foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension; 36. and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches. But the time will come This phrase indicates a future event, suggesting a prophetic element. It implies a change from the current situation, where Jesus is present with His disciples. The anticipation of a future time is a common theme in biblical prophecy, often pointing to significant events in God's redemptive plan. when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus (the Bridegroom)In this passage, Jesus refers to Himself as the bridegroom, a metaphor that signifies His intimate relationship with His followers. The imagery of a bridegroom is rooted in Jewish wedding traditions, symbolizing joy and celebration. 2. Disciples of Jesus The followers of Jesus who are with Him during His earthly ministry. They are compared to wedding guests who do not fast while the bridegroom is present. 3. Pharisees and Teachers of the Law Religious leaders who question Jesus about the practices of His disciples, particularly regarding fasting. 4. Fasting A spiritual discipline involving abstaining from food, often associated with mourning, repentance, or seeking God's guidance. 5. The Time of Jesus' Departure Refers to the future event of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, when He will no longer be physically present with His disciples. Teaching Points Understanding the Bridegroom MetaphorJesus uses the bridegroom metaphor to illustrate the joy and celebration of His presence. As believers, we are called to rejoice in our relationship with Christ. The Role of Fasting Fasting is a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God, especially in times of seeking guidance or expressing repentance. It is appropriate when we long for Christ's return or need to focus on spiritual matters. The Presence of Christ While Jesus is not physically present with us today, His spiritual presence through the Holy Spirit provides comfort and guidance. We can experience joy in His presence even as we await His return. Anticipating Christ's Return The time of fasting mentioned by Jesus points to a longing for His return. As Christians, we live in anticipation of the second coming of Christ, which should influence our daily lives and priorities. Community and Celebration The imagery of a wedding feast reminds us of the importance of community and celebration in the Christian life. We are called to support one another and rejoice together in our shared faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 5:35?2. How can we prepare for the "days will come" mentioned in Luke 5:35? 3. What does fasting symbolize in our relationship with Christ according to Luke 5:35? 4. How does Luke 5:35 connect with Matthew 9:15 on fasting and mourning? 5. In what ways can we practice spiritual discipline when "the bridegroom is taken"? 6. How can fasting deepen our understanding of Christ's presence and absence in our lives? 7. What does Luke 5:35 mean by "the days will come" in a prophetic sense? 8. How does Luke 5:35 relate to the practice of fasting in Christianity? 9. Why does Jesus refer to Himself as the "bridegroom" in Luke 5:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 5? 11. In Luke 5:33-39, how do these teachings on fasting align or conflict with other biblical passages that strongly advocate regular fasts? 12. Mark 2:18-22 - Why does Jesus' stance on fasting differ so greatly from Jewish customs, and does this contradict Old Testament laws? 13. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)? 14. Is fasting necessary for Christians? What Does Luke 5:35 Mean But• In the flow of Luke 5, Jesus has just said, “Can you make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?” (v. 34). The word “But” signals a shift—He is contrasting the present joy of His disciples with a coming season of sorrow. • Scripture often pivots on this tiny word to highlight a dramatic turn (e.g., Genesis 50:20; Romans 6:23). Here it prepares us to move from celebration to deprivation. the time will come • Jesus points to a definite, God-appointed moment ahead. He is not guessing; He knows the calendar of redemption (cf. John 7:30; Acts 2:23). • This phrase underscores God’s sovereign timing. Just as “when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son” (Galatians 4:4), so another set time is fixed for His suffering, departure, and eventual return (Acts 1:7). • The disciples enjoy His physical presence now, but that privilege has a countdown. when the bridegroom will be taken from them • Jesus identifies Himself as “the bridegroom,” echoing Old Testament marriage imagery of the LORD with His people (Isaiah 62:5) and John the Baptist’s witness, “The bride belongs to the bridegroom” (John 3:29). • “Will be taken” points to a violent, unwilling removal—His arrest, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension (Luke 24:7; 24:51; Acts 1:9). The disciples will feel the wrenching loss of intimate fellowship they once took for granted (John 16:20-22). • Yet even in this hint of tragedy there is promise: a bridegroom taken implies a bridegroom who will return for His bride (John 14:3; Revelation 19:7). then they will fast • Once Jesus is no longer physically with them, the appropriate response shifts from feasting to fasting. The early church practiced this regularly—seeking guidance (Acts 13:2-3), appointing leaders (Acts 14:23), and expressing earnest dependence on God (2 Corinthians 11:27). • Fasting becomes a tangible expression of longing for Christ’s presence and kingdom (Matthew 6:16-18; 9:15). It is not a legalistic badge but a love-driven ache: “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). • While the Holy Spirit indwells believers now, fasting reminds us we are still waiting for the visible, face-to-face reunion with our Bridegroom (1 Corinthians 13:12). summary Luke 5:35 assures us that Jesus’ disciples would move from wedding-day joy to fasting sorrow once He was forcibly taken away. The verse sets a pattern: celebration in His bodily presence, consecrated fasting in His bodily absence, and confident hope of reunion. Until the Bridegroom returns, fasting remains a love-filled practice that keeps our hearts tuned to heaven’s timetable and fuels our longing for the day the wedding feast begins anew. Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the] time ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. will come ἐλεύσονται (eleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bridegroom νυμφίος (nymphios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3566: A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom. will be taken away ἀπαρθῇ (aparthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 522: To take away, remove; pass: To be taken away, withdrawn. From apo and airo; to lift off, i.e. Remove. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. them; αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. then τότε (tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. they will fast.” νηστεύσουσιν (nēsteusousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3522: To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food. Links Luke 5:35 NIVLuke 5:35 NLT Luke 5:35 ESV Luke 5:35 NASB Luke 5:35 KJV Luke 5:35 BibleApps.com Luke 5:35 Biblia Paralela Luke 5:35 Chinese Bible Luke 5:35 French Bible Luke 5:35 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 5:35 But the days will come when (Luke Lu Lk) |
    |