Matthew 9:14

Contemporary English Version 1995

Some followers of John the Baptist came and asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees often go without eating, while your disciples never do?”

Cross References

Matthew 6:16

When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

John 3:25

John's followers got into an argument with a Jewish man about a ceremony of washing.

John 4:1

Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more followers than John was.

Matthew 11:2

John was in prison when he heard what Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers

Proverbs 20:6

There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted?

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered: The friends of a bridegroom aren't sad while he is still with them. But the time will come when he will be taken from them. Then they will go without eating.