Mar 2:18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 2:18-22: 2:18-22 This controversy deals with fasting , which Jesus did not practice with his disciples. The Pharisees regularly fasted two days a week, on Mondays and Thursdays (Luke 18:12 ), and Jews often fasted when mourning or specially seeking the Lord’s favor (Lev 16:29-31 ; 1 Sam 31:13 ; 2 Sam 1:12 ; 12:21-23 ; Ezra 8:23 ; Esth 4:3 ; Matt 6:16 ).

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bLuke 18:12►

cLev 16:29-31►

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gEzra 8:23►

hEsth 4:3►

iMatt 6:16►

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Summary for Mark 2:18-22: 2:18-22 ^a This controversy deals with fasting, which Jesus did not practice with his disciples. The Pharisees regularly fasted two days a week, on Mondays and Thursdays (Luke 18:12 ^b), and Jews often fasted when mourning or specially seeking the Lord’s favor (Lev 16:29-31 ^c; 1 Sam 31:13 ^d; 2 Sam 1:12 ^e; 12:21-23 ^f; Ezra 8:23 ^g; Esth 4:3 ^h; Matt 6:16 ⁱ).