Matthew 9:15
“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.”

What does Matthew 9:15 mean?
Matthew 9:15 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Bridegroom's Presence: A Call to Joy and Expectation
In Matthew 9:15, we encounter a profound teaching from Jesus as He responds to a question about fasting. He states, "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…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Joy and Reflection in the Presence of the Bridegroom
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 9:15, where He posed the question, "Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the…
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