Mark 2:18

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were keeping a fast, and people came and asked Jesus: "Why is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, while yours do not?"

Matthew 6:16

And, when you fast, do not put on gloomy looks, as hypocrites do who disfigure their faces that they may be seen by men to be fasting. That, I tell you, is their reward!

Matthew 6:18

That he may not be seen by men to be fasting, but by his Father who dwells in secret; and his Father, who sees what is secret, will recompense him.

Matthew 9:14-17

Then John's disciples came to Jesus, and asked: "Why do we and the Pharisees fast while your disciples do not?"

Luke 18:12

I fast twice a week, and give a tenth of everything I get to God.'

Matthew 23:5

All their actions are done to attract attention. They widen their phylacteries, and increase the size of their tassels,

Luke 5:33-39

"John's disciples," they said to Jesus, "Often fast and say prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, while yours are eating and drinking!"

Romans 10:3

For, in their ignorance of the Divine Righteousness, and in their eagerness to set up a righteousness of their own, they refused to accept with submission the Divine Righteousness.

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Summary

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

The disciples

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Bible References

The disciples

Matthew 9:14
Then John's disciples came to Jesus, and asked: "Why do we and the Pharisees fast while your disciples do not?"
Luke 5:33
"John's disciples," they said to Jesus, "Often fast and say prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, while yours are eating and drinking!"

General references

Mark 7:5
So the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law asked Jesus this question--"How is it that your disciples do not follow the traditions of our ancestors, but eat their food with defiled hands?"