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Luke 5:34

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:34 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Luke 5:34 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Luke 5:34 — KJV

And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

Luke 5:34 (KJV)

Luke 5:34 in Context — About the Book of Luke

Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.

Jesus' prayer lifeCompassion for outsidersThe Holy SpiritJoy & salvationThe prodigal welcomed
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Cross-References for Luke 5:34

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.

Shares key themes with Luke 5:34: can, children, bridechamber

And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

Shares key themes with Luke 5:34: can, children, bridechamber

And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?

Shares key themes with Luke 5:34: can, fast, while

Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

Shares key themes with Luke 5:34: can, children, while

And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

Shares key themes with Luke 5:34: can, make

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey