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Matthew 9:15 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 9:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.”
Matthew 9:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 9:15
Jesus' response uses wedding imagery: 'Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?' (μη δυνανται οι υιοι του νυμφωνος πενθειν εφ οσον μετ αυτων εστιν ο νυμφιος). 'Children of the bridechamber' refers to wedding guests, specifically attendants celebrating with the groom. Fasting expresses mourning or longing; feasting expresses joy and celebration. Jesus identifies Himself as the Bridegroom—stunning messianic claim, as Old Testament depicts God as Israel's Bridegroom (Isaiah 54:5, Hosea 2:16). His presence inaugurates the messianic wedding feast. To fast ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 9:15
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“who stands and hears him”
“Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' He said to me”
“New Jerusalem”
“her companions who follow her”
“that you will weep and lament”
“and had prayed with fasting”
“Simeon who was called Niger”
“unless it is by consent for a season”
“sorrow has filled your heart.”