Matthew 9:14
Then 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?”
What it says
John's disciples ask why Jesus' disciples do not fast like they and the Pharisees do.
What it is doing
The question presses Jesus to explain the shape of his ministry.
In context
14Then 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?” 15Jesus 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.