Mark 2:18
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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?”Mark 2:18
What Does Mark 2:18 Mean?
Mark 2:18 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Mark 2:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:16“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.”Matthew 9:14“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?”Matthew 6:18“That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”Luke 5:33“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?”Luke 18:12“I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.”Matthew 23:5“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”Romans 10:3“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”
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