Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
2:19-20 Jesus was like a groom at his wedding, so fasting was inappropriate. It was a time for celebration (Luke 15:23-25, 32). The disciples would fast when Jesus was taken away by death (see Acts 13:2-3; 14:23).
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
2:19-20 Jesus was like a groom at his wedding, so fasting was inappropriate. It was a time for celebration (Luke 15:23-25, 32). The disciples would fast when Jesus was taken away by death (see Acts 13:2-3; 14:23).
Literal English (YLT)ⓘYoung's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.Young's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.
but days shall come when the bridegroom may be taken from them, and then they shall fast — in those days.
Greek (New Testament)ⓘA Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.A Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.
ελευσονται δε ημεραι οταν απαρθη απ αυτων ο νυμφιος και τοτε νηστευσουσιν εν εκειναις ταις ημεραις
King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.