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Matthew 9:15

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 9:15 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Matthew 9:15 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Matthew 9:15 — KJV

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.

Matthew 9:15 (KJV)

Matthew 9:15 in Context — About the Book of Matthew

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.

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Cross-References for Matthew 9:15

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 Matthew 9:15: jesus, can, children

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Shares key themes with Matthew 9:15: bridegroom, days, come

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Shares key themes with Matthew 9:15: bridegroom, days, come

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

Shares key themes with Matthew 9:15: can, children, bridechamber

And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not. tarried...: Heb. prolonged

Shares key themes with Matthew 9:15: children, long, days

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey