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Luke 5:35
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”
from Questions about Fasting, Luke 5:33-35
What it says

Jesus says the time will come when the bridegroom is taken away, and then they will fast.

What it is doing

The verse looks ahead to a changed time.

In context

33Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.” 34Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? 35But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”