Matthew 9:14

Then the disciples of John come to him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but thy disciples fast not?

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In The King James Version

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

In Context

13But after going, learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners for repentance.

15And Jesus said to them, The sons of the wedding hall cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them. But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?

Matthew 11:2Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, having sent two of his disciples,

Mark 2:18And John's disciples and those of the Pharisees were fasting. And they come and say to him, Why do John's disciples and those of the Pharisees fast, but the disciples with you do not fast?

Luke 18:9And he also spoke this parable to some of those who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous, and disdained other men.

John 4:1When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and immersing more disciples than John

Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:10-14

Matthew Called. 9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a… Read the whole commentary →

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