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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?”
from Questions about Fasting, Matthew 9:14-15
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.