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, do not be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.
Matthew 11:18
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
Proverbs 20:6
Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?
Mark 2:18
And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they came and asked him, "Why do the disciples of John and those of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
Luke 5:33
They said to him, "The disciples of John often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink."
Luke 18:9
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.