Mat 9:14-15, Mar 2:18-20, Luk 5:33-35 | BSB | STEP | At that time, 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?”

Matthew 9:14-15

Questions about Fasting

14 At that time, 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?” 15 Jesus 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.

Mark 2:18-20

Questions about Fasting

18 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?” 19 Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while [He] is with them? As long as [He is] with them, they cannot fast. 20 But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Luke 5:33-35

Questions about Fasting

33 Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.” 34 Jesus replied, “vvv Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while [He] is with them? 35 But [the] time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”