Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
Bible References
Why
Matthew 6:16
Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 11:18
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon.
Proverbs 20:6
Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Mark 2:18
And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they came and said unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples fast not?
Luke 5:33
And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but you eat and drink?
Luke 18:9
And he spoke this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: