In Luke 7:34, this same accusation is leveled directly at Jesus: 'a glutton and a drunkard' — echoing the complaint about his disciples not fasting.

Luke 20:47 exposes the Pharisees' long prayers as a cover for exploiting widows — revealing the hypocrisy behind the fasting and praying mentioned in the main verse.

In Luke 6:2, another controversy arises — about Sabbath violations — following the same pattern of religious leaders challenging Jesus' disciples.

Luke 18:12 has a Pharisee boasting of fasting twice a week — illustrating the rigorous fasting practice questioned here.

Luke 11:1 mentions John teaching his disciples to pray — echoing the prayer practice noted here alongside fasting.

Matthew 6:5 condemns praying to be seen by others — the very hypocrisy behind the Pharisees' fasting and praying that the main verse reports.

Matthew 6:6 instructs secret prayer to the unseen Father — directly contrasting the public, showy fasting and praying of the Pharisees in the main verse.

Matthew 9:14-17 is the parallel account, including the bridegroom and wineskin parables that explain why disciples don't fast now.

Matthew 23:14 condemns the Pharisees' lengthy prayers as a pretense for devouring widows' houses — exposing the same hypocrisy behind the fasting and praying in the main verse.

Mark 2:18-22 is the parallel account, with the same bridegroom and wineskin teachings about fasting timing.

Mark 12:40 exposes the Pharisees' long prayers as a cover for exploitation — revealing the empty ritual behind the fasting and praying referenced in the main verse.

Isaiah 58:3-6 condemns hypocritical fasting — contrasting the external fasting questioned here with God's desired heart attitude.

Romans 10:2 describes zeal for God without knowledge — reflecting the Pharisees' misguided religious practices, like the fasting and praying noted in the main verse.

Romans 10:3 speaks of seeking to establish one's own righteousness — a fitting description of the Pharisees' self-righteous fasting and praying in the main verse.