Matthew 9:14

New International Version

Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”

Cross References

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.

John 3:25

An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.

John 4:1

Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John—

Matthew 11:2

When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples

Proverbs 20:6

Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.