Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
Have we fasted
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Bible References
Have we fasted
Matthew 20:11
who upon the receipt of it fell a murmuring against the master, and cry'd,
Luke 15:29
how many years have I serv'd you, without having ever disobey'd your orders? and yet you never bestow'd a kid upon me, to make merry with my friends:
Luke 18:9
Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.
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Matthew 18:28
but this very servant presently after met with one of his fellow-servants, who owed him an hundred pence: and violently seizing him, said, pay me the debt.
General references
James 1:7
such a man must not expect any answer from the Lord.