Matthew 9:14

In 9 translations

BSB

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?”NE and WH do not include so often.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Then the disciples of John come to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, and Your disciples do not fast?”

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Τότε προσέρχονται αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ Ἰωάννου λέγοντες· Διὰ τί ἡμεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι νηστεύομεν πολλά, οἱ δὲ μαθηταί σου οὐ νηστεύουσιν;

RP2018

Τότε προσέρχονται αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ Ἰωάννου, λέγοντες, Διὰ τί ἡμεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι νηστεύομεν πολλά, οἱ δὲ μαθηταί σου οὐ νηστεύουσιν;

TR-Boyd

Τότε προσέρχονται αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ Ἰωάννου, λέγοντες, Διὰ τί ἡμεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι νηστεύομεν πολλά, οἱ δὲ μαθηταί σου οὐ νηστεύουσι;

SCR1894

τοτε προσερχονται αυτω οι μαθηται ιωαννου λεγοντες δια τι ημεις και οι φαρισαιοι νηστευομεν πολλα οι δε μαθηται σου ου νηστευουσιν

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• Luke 5:33–39Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.” Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with…
• Mark 2:18–22Now 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?” Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the…
• Matthew 6:16When 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.
• Matthew 11:18–19For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom…
• Luke 18:9–12To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by…
• Proverbs 20:6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
• John 3:25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.
• John 4:1When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
• Matthew 11:2Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples

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