Matthew 9:14

Good News Translation

Then the followers of John the Baptist came to Jesus, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast at all?”

Cross References

Proverbs 20:6

Everyone talks about how loyal and faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!

Matthew 11:2

When John the Baptist heard in prison about the things that Christ was doing, he sent some of his disciples to him.

Matthew 6:16

“And when you fast, do not put on a sad face as the hypocrites do. They neglect their appearance so that everyone will see that they are fasting. I assure you, they have already been paid in full.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered, “Do you expect the guests at a wedding party to be sad as long as the bridegroom is with them? Of course not! But the day will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

John 3:25

Some of John's disciples began arguing with a Jew about the matter of ritual washing.

John 4:1

The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. (