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
When you abstain from food, do not be like the hypocrites, with sad faces to be seen by men. 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
Most men proclaim their own loyalty; but who can find a trustworthy man?
Mark 2:18
John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. They came to him and asked: Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast but your disciples do not?
Luke 5:33
They said: The disciples of John fast often and make supplications. So do the disciples of the Pharisees. But yours eat and drink.
Luke 18:9
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others: