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Luke 5:32-34
New Century Version
Luke 5:32-34
New Century Version
32 I have not come to invite good people but sinners to change their hearts and lives.”
Jesus Answers a Question
33 They said to Jesus, “John’s followers often fast[a] for a certain time and pray, just as the Pharisees do. But your followers eat and drink all the time.”
34 Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the friends of the bridegroom fast while he is still with them.
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- 5:33 fast The people would give up eating for a special time of prayer and worship to God. It was also done to show sadness and disappointment.
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