Mark 2:18

English Majority Text Version

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?"

Cross References

Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do in order to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and they enlarge the borders of their garments.

Matthew 6:16

"Moreover, when you fast, do not become gloomy, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly I say to you, that they receive their reward in full.

Matthew 6:18

so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Mark 2:19

And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they are not able to fast.

Luke 18:12

I fast twice a week, I tithe on all things, as many as I acquire.'

Romans 10:3

For they, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.