Mark 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 2:19 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 2:19 — KJV
“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.”
— Mark 2:19 (KJV)
Mark 2:19 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 2:19
“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 Mark 2:19: jesus, can, children
“And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:19: can, children, bridechamber
“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 Mark 2:19: can, children, while
“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 Mark 2:19: can, fast, while
“Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God. in...: or, instead of that”
Shares key themes with Mark 2:19: can, children, cannot
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