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
The disciples of John asked: Why do your disciples not fast? They frequently fasted, and so did the Pharisees.
Luke 5:33
They said: The disciples of John fast often and make supplications. So do the disciples of the Pharisees. But yours eat and drink.
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Mark 7:5
The Pharisees and the scribes asked: Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders. Instead they eat their bread with defiled hands?