Mark 2:20
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Mark is spoken by Jesus, who compares himself to a bridegroom. He explains that his followers won't fast (go without food as an act of devotion) while he's with them, but there will come a time when he'll be taken away and then they will fast.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're at a birthday party with your best friend. You don’t need to be sad because you have fun together. But one day, your friend has to leave for a long trip. Then, you might feel sad and miss them so much that you don't want to eat.
歴史的背景
This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, written around 65-70 AD by John Mark under Peter's guidance. The audience was primarily Gentile Christians in Rome. In Jewish culture, fasting was a sign of mourning or deep devotion.
今日への適用
Consider how you might feel during tough times if someone who gives you strength and comfort is suddenly not there. This verse can help us understand the depth of loss experienced by early followers when Jesus ascended to heaven and the importance they found in collective expressions of their faith, like fasting.