Matthew 6:5 parallels the teaching on prayer — same pattern of not being like hypocrites.

Matthew 6:2 parallels the same teaching on giving — same structure and warning against hypocrisy.

Matthew 6:1 states the general principle against practicing righteousness for human praise — directly applied to fasting here.

Matthew 9:15 explains that fasting is inappropriate while the bridegroom is present — directly informing when the fasting practice here applies.

Matthew 5:16 encourages visible good works for God's glory — contrasting hypocrites' fasting for human praise here.

Matthew 9:14 records a question about why Jesus' disciples do not fast — providing context for the fasting instructions here.

Acts 14:23 shows fasting for appointing elders, a positive ritual example versus the hypocritical practice.

Acts 13:3 continues with fasting before commissioning, contrasting self-serving display with sincere devotion.

Acts 13:2 shows fasting in worship as the Holy Spirit speaks — a positive contrast to the hypocritical fasting Jesus condemns.

Luke 18:12 gives the Pharisee's boast 'I fast twice a week' — a direct example of the self-righteous fasting Jesus warns against here.

Isaiah 58:3 rebukes hypocritical fasting where people seek their own pleasure — a direct OT parallel.

In Luke 2:37, Anna worships with fasting night and day — a lifelong, sincere devotion free from hypocrisy.

Zechariah 7:3-5 questions whether the people's fasts were truly for God, exposing the same hypocrisy Jesus condemns in fasting for show.

Luke 16:15 echoes that God knows hearts while hypocrites seek human approval — the same exposure of self-justifying religious show.

Colossians 3:24 promises reward from the Lord, contrasting the hypocrites' reward from men. Both deal with the source of reward.

Galatians 6:12 condemns those who make a good showing in the flesh — the same hypocrisy of performing religious acts for human approval.

Colossians 3:23 calls to work for the Lord, not men — the opposite motivation of the hypocrites who fast to be seen by others.

Zechariah 7:5 directly asks if the fasts were for God or for themselves, mirroring the same issue of motive in fasting that Jesus addresses.

Joel 2:13 calls for rending hearts, not garments — emphasizing inward repentance over outward show, which parallels Jesus' teaching on fasting.

Isaiah 58:4 condemns fasting done with wrong motives like quarreling and violence, directly paralleling Jesus' critique of hypocritical fasting.

In Daniel 9:3, Daniel fasts in sackcloth and ashes while praying for his people — a humble, private plea before God.

In Psalm 109:24, David's knees grow weak from fasting — a physical sign of earnest prayer, not outward show.

In Acts 10:30, Cornelius fasts while praying — a Gentile's sincere seeking of God, not for human recognition.

In Psalm 69:10, David's weeping and fasting become a reproach — he suffered for his devotion, not seeking praise.

In Psalm 35:13, David humbles himself with fasting while praying for his enemies — a selfless, hidden devotion.

In Esther 4:16, Esther calls a fast for divine intervention — a communal act of humility, not for human approval.

In Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah fasts and mourns alone over Jerusalem's ruin — a private, sincere response.

1 Kings 21:27 depicts Ahab's repentant fasting with sackcloth — contrasts hypocritical show with genuine humility.

In 2 Samuel 12:16, David fasts in heartfelt mourning for his child — a genuine expression of grief, not for public display.