Mark 2:18

New International Version

Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?”

Cross References

Matthew 23:5

“Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long;

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

Matthew 6:18

so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Mark 2:19

Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them.

Luke 18:12

I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

Romans 10:3

Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.