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And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the [disciples] of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Often (πυκνα). Only in Luke. Common word for thick, compact, often.

And make supplications (κα δεησεις ποι…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Why do the disciples of John fast?—See Notes on Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18–22. St. Luke is less definite than the other…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: As soon as they received the first answer from Christ, they proceeded from one thing to another, inte…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

By stating a fact about the disciples of John and of the Pharisees, the disciples are now criticized, not only for eating with sinners, but for hav…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they say to him
The Scribes and Pharisees, or the disciples of John; see (Matthew 9:14)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was a wonder of Christ's grace, that he would call a publican to be his disciple and follower. It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was m…

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