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Mark 2

Mark 2:20

Questions about Fasting · Mark 2:18–20
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Translations

Modern
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
Traditional
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
Literal
But days will come when the bridegroom shall have been taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.
Latin
Venient autem dies cum auferetur ab eis sponsus: et tunc jejunabunt in illis diebus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Notes

Mark 2:19–20

Jesus was like a bridegroom at his wedding, so fasting was not appropriate. It was a time to celebrate (Luke 15:23–25, 32). The disciples would fast after Jesus went up to heaven (see Acts 13:2–3; 14:23).

Mark 2:18–22

This controversy deals with fasting, which Jesus did not practice with his disciples. The Pharisees regularly fasted two days a week, on Mondays and Thursdays (Luke 18:12). Jews often fasted when mourning or specially seeking the Lord's favor (Leviticus 16:29–31; 1 Samuel 31:13; 2 Samuel 1:12; 12:21–23; Ezra 8:23; Esther 4:3; Matthew 6:16).

Mark 2:1–3:6

Five controversy stories (2:1–12, 13–17, 18–22, 23–28; 3:1–6) are grouped together because they share a common theme. Each story shows a conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders. In these accounts, Jesus says or does things that challenge their beliefs and practices. These stories show the great authority that Jesus has.

Theme notes and profiles

The Coming of God’s Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Matthew 9:14–15 Luke 5:33–35

Glossary

Apothegm Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Mark, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Bridegroom: Joy With Jesus, the Christ: Eats with Tax Collectors and Sinners, and Discourses on Fasting (Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of