Matthew 9:14 “Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and…”

Matthew 9:14

Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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?

World English Bible

Then John’s disciples came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Then came the disciples of Iohn to him, saying, Why doe we and the Pharises fast oft, and thy disciples fast not?

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees frequently go without food, but your disciples do not?

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Cross references

“the disciples”

John 3:25 Matthew 11:2 John 4:1

John 3:25 · BSB

Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

Matthew 11:2 · BSB

Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples

John 4:1 · BSB

When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

“Why”

Luke 5:33–39 Mark 2:18–22 Matthew 6:16 Proverbs 20:6 Luke 18:9–12 Matthew 11:18

Luke 5:33–39 · BSB

Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”

Mark 2:18–22 · BSB

Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?”

Matthew 6:16 · BSB

When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.

Proverbs 20:6 · BSB

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Luke 18:9–12 · BSB

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

Matthew 11:18 · BSB

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. ”

15Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

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