Devine Scripture

Matthew 9:14

Matthew chapter 9 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.13But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

v.14This passage

v.15And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 18:9

    And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

  • Matthew 6:16

    Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

  • Proverbs 20:6

    Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

  • Matthew 11:18

    For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.

  • Matthew 11:2

    Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples

  • John 3:25

    There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purifying.