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 ye 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 hath a devil.
Proverbs 20:6
Most men will proclaim every one 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 come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy 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 thine eat and drink?
Luke 18:9
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: