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
At that time the disciples of John came and asked him, "Why are we and the Pharisees always fasting, while your disciples are not?"
Luke 5:33
Again they said unto him. "Why do the disciples of John fast frequently, and make supplications, as also do the disciples of the Pharisees, but your disciples are eating and drinking?"
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Mark 7:5
So the Pharisees and Scribes asked him. "Why do your disciples not follow the traditions of the elders? Why do they eat with 'common' unwashed hands?"