And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
What does Luke 5:34 mean?
It was a wonder of Christ's grace, that he would call a publican to be his disciple and follower. It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was made so effectual.
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Keep this verse inside Luke 5:33-35 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Luke 5:34
And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
Context in Luke 5
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Luke 5 belongs to the early movement of the book, especially the section often described as infancy narratives and preparation. Luke emphasizes salvation for the poor and the outsider, prayer, joy, women, table fellowship, the Holy Spirit, and the universal reach of Christ’s mission. Read this chapter with the wider themes of salvation, Spirit, and prayer in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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