Mark 2:18

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people came and said to him, “Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”

Cross References

Matthew 23:5

They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,

Matthew 6:16

“And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:18

that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Mark 2:19

And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

Luke 18:12

I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.’

Romans 10:3

For, being ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.