Mark 2:18

(Now John's disciples and those of the Pharisees were keeping a fast.)

Matthew 6:16

"When any of you fast, never assume gloomy looks as the hypocrites do; for they disfigure their faces in order that it may be evident to men that they are fasting. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:18

that it may not be apparent to men that you are fasting, but to your Father who is in secret; and your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.

Matthew 9:14-17

At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?"

Luke 18:12

I fast twice a week. I pay the tithe on all my gains.'

Matthew 23:5

And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,

Luke 5:33-39

Again they said to Him, "John's disciples fast often and pray, as do also those of the pharisees; but yours eat and drink."

Romans 10:3

Ignorant of the righteousness which God provides and building their hopes upon a righteousness of their own, they have refused submission to God's righteousness.

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Summary

Mark 2:18

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

Matthew 9:14

Luke 5:33

General references

Mark 7:5

Bible References

The disciples

At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?"

Again they said to Him, "John's disciples fast often and pray, as do also those of the pharisees; but yours eat and drink."

General references

So the Pharisees and Scribes put the question to Him: "Why do your disciples transgress the traditions of the Elders, and eat their food with unclean hands?"