Mark 2:20
New International Version
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day 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 that day.

Berean Standard Bible
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Berean Literal Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom will have been taken away from them, and 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, and then they will fast in those days.

New American Standard Bible
But the days will come when the groom is taken away from them, and then they will fast, on that day.

NASB 1995
“But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.

NASB 1977
“But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.

Amplified Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom is [forcefully] taken away from them, and they will fast at that time.

Christian Standard Bible
But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the time will come when the groom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.

American Standard Version
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.

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, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them. Then 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 then they will fast on that day."

Majority Standard Bible
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

NET Bible
But the days are coming when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and at that time they will fast.

New Heart English Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.

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 will come when the Bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast.

World English Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but days will come when the bridegroom may be taken from them, and then they will fast—in those days.

Berean Literal Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom will have been taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.

Young's Literal Translation
but days shall come when the bridegroom may be taken from them, and then they shall fast -- in those days.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the days shall come when the bridegroom should he taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them; and then they shall fast in those days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the days will arrive when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they shall fast, in those days.

New American Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.

New Revised Standard Version
The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then in that day they will fast.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But the days will come when the groom will be taken from them; then they will fast in those days.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then they will fast in those days.

Godbey New Testament
But the days will come, when the bridegroom must be taken from them, and then they will fast in that day.

Haweis New Testament
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Mace New Testament
but the time will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast.

Weymouth New Testament
But a time will come when the Bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast.

Worrell New Testament
but there will come days when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.

Worsley New Testament
but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; and then shall they fast.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Questions about Fasting
19Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast. 20But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. 21No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the new piece will pull away from the old, and a worse tear will result.…

Cross References
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.

Luke 5:35
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”

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.

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.

Revelation 19:7
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

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.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Jeremiah 7:34
I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.”

Jeremiah 16:9
For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom.

Jeremiah 25:10
Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Joel 2:16
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the aged, gather the children, even those nursing at the breast. Let the bridegroom leave his room, and the bride her chamber.

Zechariah 8:19
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”


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.

the bridegroom.

Psalm 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

Song of Solomon 3:11
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Isaiah 54:5
For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

be taken.

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.

Matthew 26:31
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

John 7:33,34
Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me…

and.

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…

Acts 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

1 Corinthians 7:5
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

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Mark 2
1. Jesus followed by multitudes,
3. heals a paralytic;
13. calls Matthew;
15. eats with tax collectors and sinners;
18. excuses his disciples for not fasting;
23. and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.














But the time will come
This phrase indicates a future event, a prophetic statement by Jesus. The Greek word used here for "time" is "ἡμέρα" (hēmera), which can mean a literal day or a period. In this context, it signifies a specific period when circumstances will change. Jesus is preparing His disciples for a future reality, emphasizing the certainty of this coming time. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of prophetic fulfillment, where certain events are divinely appointed.

when the bridegroom
The term "bridegroom" is significant in Jewish culture, symbolizing joy, celebration, and covenant. In the Greek, "νυμφίος" (nymphios) is used, which directly refers to the bridegroom in a wedding context. Jesus often uses wedding imagery to describe His relationship with the Church, portraying Himself as the bridegroom. This metaphor is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where God is depicted as the husband of Israel (Isaiah 54:5). The use of "bridegroom" here underscores the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and His followers.

will be taken from them
The phrase "will be taken" comes from the Greek "ἀπαίρω" (apairō), meaning to lift off or remove. This indicates a sudden and forceful action, foreshadowing Jesus' crucifixion and ascension. Historically, this would have been a shocking statement to His disciples, as the removal of the bridegroom from a wedding feast was unheard of. It highlights the impending separation and the sorrow that will accompany it, contrasting with the joy of His presence.

and on that day
Here, "that day" refers to a specific time of mourning and absence. The Greek "ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ" (en ekeinē tē hēmera) emphasizes a particular day or period distinct from others. This phrase is often used in prophetic literature to denote a significant event or turning point. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it points to the time of His death and the subsequent period before His resurrection, a time of trial and testing for His disciples.

they will fast
Fasting, in the Jewish tradition, is a sign of mourning, repentance, and seeking God's presence. The Greek word "νηστεύω" (nēsteuō) means to abstain from food for spiritual purposes. Jesus is indicating that His disciples will enter a period of fasting, not out of ritual obligation, but as a natural response to His absence. This practice is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where fasting is associated with seeking God's intervention and expressing deep sorrow (Joel 2:12). In the New Testament context, it becomes a way for believers to draw closer to God, especially in times of trial and longing for Christ's return.

Verse 20. - This is the first occasion on which our Lord alludes to his removal from them. The bridegroom shall be taken away from them. The Greek word (ἀπαρθῇ) conveys the idea of a painful severance. And then will they fast in that day (ἐν ἐκείνῇ τῇ ἡμέρα). This is the true reading. After our Lord's death, his disciples frequently fasted as of necessity, and went through much privation and trial. And so it must be for the most part with all who will live godly in Christ Jesus, until he returns to take to himself his kingdom, when there will be a glad and everlasting festival.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (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
(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.


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