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, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly 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
John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they came and asked him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don't fast?"
Luke 5:33
They said to him, "Why do John's disciples 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.