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
And when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, of a sad face. For they disfigure their faces so that they may appear to men to fast. Truly I say to 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 each his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?
Mark 2:18
The disciples of John and those of the Pharisees were fasting. And they came and said to Him, Why do John's disciples and those of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?
Luke 5:33
And they said to Him, Why do John's disciples fast often and make prayers, and also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?
Luke 18:9
And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others: