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They said to him, "Why do John`s disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?"
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A Clash of Lifestyles
Scholars note that this question unites two otherwise distinct groups: the disciples of John the Baptist and the Pharisees. Their shared criticism was that Jesus' disciples lacked the expected signs of religious devotion, like frequent fasting and prayer. Instead of piety, they saw a lifestyle of eating and drinking, which contrasted sharply with their established religious customs.
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Often (πυκνα). Only in Luke. Common word for thick, compact, often.
And make supplications (κα δεησεις ποι…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they say to him The Scribes and Pharisees, or the disciples of John; see (Matthew 9:14)
Presbyterian
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…