Mat 9:14 | NET2full | STEP | Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked , “ Why do we and the Pharisees fast often , but your disciples don’t fast ?”

‏ Matthew 9:14

The Superiority of the New

14 Then John’s ^{▼▼sn John refers to John the Baptist.} disciples came to Jesus ^{▼▼tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.} and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees ^{▼▼sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.} fast often, ^{▼▼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 (cf. Luke 18:12) on Monday and Thursday (Didache 8:1).} but your disciples don’t fast?”