Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 him and said, why do the Pharisees, as well as we, observe so many fasts, and your disciples keep none?
Luke 5:33
and likewise those of the Pharisees, are frequently fasting and praying, while yours are employed in eating and drinking?

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Mark 7:5
the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands?