Matthew 9:14

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Matthew 9:14

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

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Why

"Moreover, when ye fast, be not sad as the hypocrites are: for they disfigure their faces, that they might be seen of men how they fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.

For John came, neither eating nor drinking, and they say, he hath the devil.

Many there be that would be called good-doers; but where shall one find a true faithful man?

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees did fast, and they therefore came and said unto him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, and thy disciples fast not?"

Then they said unto him, "Why do the disciples of John fast often and pray: and the disciples of the Pharisees also: and thine eat and drink?"

And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.