Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
The children
Bridegroom
Bible References
The children
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]
Revelation 19:7
We should rejoice and be extremely glad, and we should give honor to Him. For the time has come for the Lamb's marriage, and His bride has prepared herself [for the wedding].
Bridegroom
Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a certain king who held a wedding reception for his son.
John 3:29
The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus' ministry].
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, because I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you to Christ as a pure virgin.
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, you should love your wives just as Christ also loved the church, and gave up His life for her,