Chrysostom: " He means this; The present is a time of joy and rejoicing; sorrow is therefore not to be now brought forward; and fasting is naturally grievous, and to all those that are yet weak; for to those that seek to contemplate wisdom, it is pleasant; He therefore speaks here according to the former opinion.
Chrysostom: " He means this; The present is a time of delight and celebration; grief should not be introduced now; and abstinence is naturally burdensome, especially for those who are still inexperienced; since contemplation of wisdom is pleasant to them; He therefore speaks here in accordance with the previous view.