In Luke 24:17-21, the disciples' mourning after Jesus' death illustrates the fasting Jesus said would come when the bridegroom is taken away.

Luke 17:22 also speaks of a future time of longing for the Son of Man, echoing the theme of absence here.

Daniel 9:26 prophesies the cutting off of the Anointed One — the same event Jesus refers to as the bridegroom being taken away.

Zechariah 13:7 prophesies the striking of the shepherd — the same event Jesus alludes to as the bridegroom taken away, leading to scattering.

In John 12:8, Jesus says 'you do not always have me' — directly echoing the idea that his physical presence is temporary before being taken away.

In John 13:33, Jesus says he will only be with them a little while longer — directly paralleling the bridegroom being taken away.

John 14:3 explains the bridegroom's purpose in leaving: to prepare a place and return for his bride — adding hope to the fasting.

John 16:16-22 describes the disciples' sorrow at Jesus' departure and joy at his return, directly echoing the bridegroom taken away and the fasting that follows.

Acts 1:9 narrates Jesus' ascension, the literal 'taking away' of the bridegroom that Jesus predicted.

Acts 13:2 shows the early church fasting, fulfilling Jesus' prediction that his disciples would fast after his departure.

Acts 13:3 continues the account of fasting and prayer, further illustrating the practice Jesus foretold.

Acts 14:23 shows the early church fasting after Jesus' departure, fulfilling his prediction that disciples would fast when the bridegroom is gone.

2 Corinthians 11:27 describes Paul's frequent going without food, a direct example of the fasting Jesus predicted after the bridegroom is taken.

In John 16:4, Jesus says he told them ahead so they would remember when the hour comes — tying to his prediction of being taken away.