And when ye fast, be not, like the hypocrites, of a gloomy countenance; for they disfigure their faces, that they may be observed by men to fast: I tell you, they have indeed their reward.

that thou mayst not appear unto men to fast, but to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.

Then also come to Him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the pharisees fast much, but thy disciples do not fast?

And Jesus said unto them, Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn, while the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then they will fast.

And as the disciples of John, and of the pharisees used to fast, they came to Him, saying, Why do the disciples of John and of the pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

And Jesus said unto them, Can the bridemen fast, when the bridegroom is with them? while the bridegroom is with them, they cannot fast:

but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; and then shall they fast.

And they said unto Him, Why do the disciples of John frequently fast and pray, and likewise those of the pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

And He said unto them, Can ye make those of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, then they will fast.

I fast twice a week, and I give tithes of all that I possess.

And as much time was spent, and sailing was now dangerous, (for the fast was now past,) Paul exhorted them,

But falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship a-ground; and the fore-part stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the hinder part was dashed in pieces by the violence of the waves.

Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, behave like men, be strong:

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again in the yoke of bondage.

Wherefore, my brethren, beloved and much desired, my joy and crown, so stand ye fast in the Lord, my beloved.

yet try all things, and hold fast that which is good.

Therefore, brethren, be steady, and hold fast the traditions, which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold fast our first confidence firm unto the end; inasmuch as it is said,

Having therefore a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession:

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and yet thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr; who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

but what ye have hold fast till I come.

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent: for if thou be not watchful, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come upon thee.

Behold, I come quickly; hold fast what thou hast, that no one may take thy crown.