Luke 5:33

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they said to him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but your eat and drink?

American King James Version (AKJV)

And they said to him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but your eat and drink?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And they said to him, The disciples of John frequently go without food, and make prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees; but your disciples take food and drink.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

They said to him, "Why do John's disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?"

English Revised Version (ERV)

And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink.

Definitions for Luke 5:33

Fast - Abstaining from food.

Barnes's Luke 5:33 Bible Commentary

See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 9:14-17.

Wesley's Luke 5:33 Bible Commentary

5:33 Make prayers - Long and solemn. Matthew 9:14 ; Mr 2:18.