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 any of you fast, never assume gloomy looks as the hypocrites do; for they disfigure their faces in order that it may be evident to men that they are fasting. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.
Matthew 11:18
"For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
Mark 2:18
(Now John's disciples and those of the Pharisees were keeping a fast.)
Luke 5:33
Again they said to Him, "John's disciples fast often and pray, as do also those of the pharisees; but yours eat and drink."
Luke 18:9
And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable.