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Matthew 9:14
New English Translation
Matthew 9:14
New English Translation
The Superiority of the New
14 Then John’s[a] disciples came to Jesus[b] and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees[c] fast often,[d] but your disciples don’t fast?”
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- Matthew 9:14 sn John refers to John the Baptist.
- Matthew 9:14 tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
- Matthew 9:14 sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.
- Matthew 9:14 sn John’s disciples and the Pharisees followed typical practices with regard to fasting and prayer. Many Jews fasted regularly (Lev 16:29-34; 23:26-32; Num 29:7-11). The zealous fasted twice a week (cf. Luke 18:12) on Monday and Thursday (Didache 8:1).
Matthew 9:14
New International Version
Matthew 9:14
New International Version
Jesus Questioned About Fasting(A)
14 Then John’s(B) disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often,(C) but your disciples do not fast?”
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