Mark 2:18

First Nations Version

Some of the followers of Gift of Goodwill (John) and the Separated Ones (Pharisees) were ceremonially going without food, so they came to Creator Sets Free (Jesus). “Why do your followers feast,” they questioned him, “instead of going without food and praying often like we do?”

Cross References

Luke 18:12

I go without food twice a week for spiritual reasons, and I give a tenth of all my gain.’

Matthew 6:18

so others will not notice. But know that your Father from above, who sees in secret, will honor you.

Matthew 6:16

“When you go without food to seek spiritual things, do not be like the ones who put on a false face. They hang their heads down and darken their faces to look as if they are going without food. They only want people to notice them and think they are spiritual. I speak from my heart, they already have all the honor they deserve—they will get no more.

Romans 10:3

Since they did not understand Creator’s path to good standing, they tried to make their own way. But in doing so, they did not walk Creator’s path and never found good standing in his eyes.

Matthew 23:5

“They want to look important to others, so to look spiritual they wear large and fancy medicine pouches and long fringes on their outfits.

Mark 2:19

“Do you expect wedding guests to be sad and go without eating when the groom is hosting a feast?” he answered. “No! As long as the groom is there with them, they will feast!