Matthew 9:14

New American Bible - revised edition

Then the disciples of John approached him and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast [much], but your disciples do not fast?”

Cross References

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

John 3:25

Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and a Jew about ceremonial washings.

John 4:1

Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

Matthew 11:2

When John heard in prison of the works of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him

Proverbs 20:6

Many say, “My loyal friend,” but who can find someone worthy of trust?

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.