Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
Bible References
Can
Genesis 29:22
So Laban invited all the people of that place and prepared a feast.
Judges 14:10
Then Samson's father accompanied him to Timnah for the marriage. Samson hosted a party there, for this was customary for bridegrooms to do.
Psalm 45:14
In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
Song of Songs 6:8
There may be sixty queens, and eighty concubines, and young women without number.
Matthew 25:1
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.