Matthew 9:14

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 9:14

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?"

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 9:14

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Commentary for Matthew 9:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 9:14

Summary

John's disciples question Jesus about fasting practices

Event

Question about fasting habits

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD