Matthew 9:15

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

耶稣对他们说：“新郎和宾客还在一起的时候，宾客岂能悲伤？但有一天新郎将被带走，那时他们就要禁食了。

这是什么意思？

Jesus explains that his disciples shouldn't mourn or fast while he is with them, but they will do so when he's gone. Jesus is the bridegroom and the disciples are like guests at a wedding party.

儿童解释

Imagine you're having a great birthday party with all your friends. You wouldn't be sad because it’s fun! But after the party ends and everyone goes home, you might feel a little sad. That's kind of what Jesus is saying about his time with his followers.

历史背景

Matthew wrote this verse in his Gospel around AD 80 to early Christians who were wondering when and how they should mourn or fast. In Jewish culture, fasting was a sign of mourning or seeking God’s favor.

今日应用

Consider a group project where the leader suddenly leaves. The team might feel lost or unsure until they adapt. Similarly, Jesus' disciples had to adjust their practices after he ascended into heaven.

主题

• hope
• mourning
• faith
• discipleship
• fasting
• salvation

相关经文

• John 16:22
• Isaiah 53:4-5
• Mark 2:19-20
• Zechariah 8:19
• Luke 5:34

常见问题

What is the metaphor Jesus uses in this verse?

Jesus compares himself to a bridegroom and his disciples to guests at a wedding party. This helps explain that times for joy and mourning are different.

Why should they fast when the bridegroom is taken away?

Fasting was a way of showing sorrow or seeking God's favor, so Jesus is saying his departure would be a time of mourning for his followers.

What does this verse say about discipleship?

It underscores the importance of following Jesus’ example and adapting one’s practices in light of his presence and absence.

How can modern Christians apply this verse to their lives?

Christians can learn to discern appropriate times for celebration and reflection, understanding that different phases require different spiritual responses.