Thematic Bible: Observed on occasions of


Thematic Bible






Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away. Verse ConceptsFasting, Practice OfMissionaries, Support ForOrdinationPrayer, As Asking GodLaying On Of HandsLaying On Hands To CommissionPeople Sending PeopleMissionariesFastingFasting And Prayer





Then they said to Jesus, "John [the Immerser's] disciples fast frequently [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons] and they offer earnest prayer requests, and the disciples of the Pharisees do the same things. But your disciples eat and drink." Jesus answered them, "Can you force the companions of the groom to fast while the groom is [still] with them? But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them [Note: Jesus here refers to Himself]. Then they will fast at that time."