Mark 2:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

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.

Matthew 6:18

Then others won't know that you are going without eating. But your Father sees what is done in private, and he will reward you.

Mark 2:19

Jesus answered: The friends of a bridegroom don't go without eating while he is still with them.

Luke 18:12

I go without eating for two days a week, and I give you one tenth of all I earn.”

Romans 10:3

what makes people acceptable to him. So they refuse to trust God, and they try to be acceptable by obeying the Law.