ἐλεύσονται ἡμέραι κ.τ.λ. Comp. Matthew 9:15, “The days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast in those days.” See too John 12:35; John 13:33; John 17:12. They were looking forwards with no realization of that rich present blessedness for which they would one day yearn. Revelation 6:10.

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