Matthew 9:14

Then John’s ¹  disciples came to Jesus ²  and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees ³  fast often, ⁴  but your disciples don’t fast?”

biblegateway Mat 9:14

Then John’s disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"

biblegateway Mat 9:14

Then the disciples of John *came to Him, asking, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?"

biblegateway Mat 9:14

One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don’t fast?"

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A little later John's followers approached, asking, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don't?"

SABDAweb Mat 9:14

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

bibleoremus Mat 9:14

Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?"

biblegateway Mat 9:14

Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?"

biblegateway Mat 9:14

Then John’s ¹  disciples came to Jesus ²  and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees ³  fast often, ⁴  but your disciples don’t fast?”

¹ sn John refers to John the Baptist.

² tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

³ sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.

⁴ sn John’s disciples and the Pharisees followed typical practices with regard to fasting and prayer. Many Jews fasted regularly (Lev 16:29-34; 23:26-32; Num 29:7-11). The zealous fasted twice a week on Monday and Thursday.