Mark 2:18

The English Standar Version

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 others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,

Matthew 6:16

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

Matthew 6:18

that your fasting may not be seen by others 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.