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, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"
Luke 5:33
They said to him, "Why do John's disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?"

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Mark 7:5
The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why don't your disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?"