And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise {the disciples} of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

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

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

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: {that...: or, as being righteous}

Then there arose a question between {some} of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

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

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? {goodness: or, bounty}

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

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise {the disciples} of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

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

Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? {destroy...: Heb. be desolate?}

Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing {was} sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. {humbled: or, afflicted}