Mark 2:18

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were keeping a fast, and people came and asked Jesus: "Why is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, while yours do not?"

Cross References

Matthew 23:5

All their actions are done to attract attention. They widen their phylacteries, and increase the size of their tassels,

Matthew 6:16

And, when you fast, do not put on gloomy looks, as hypocrites do who disfigure their faces that they may be seen by men to be fasting. That, I tell you, is their reward!

Matthew 6:18

That he may not be seen by men to be fasting, but by his Father who dwells in secret; and his Father, who sees what is secret, will recompense him.

Mark 2:19

Jesus answered: "Can the bridegroom's friends 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, and give a tenth of everything I get to God.'

Romans 10:3

For, in their ignorance of the Divine Righteousness, and in their eagerness to set up a righteousness of their own, they refused to accept with submission the Divine Righteousness.