Matthew 9:14

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Then John's disciples came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.

The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in northern Galilee, the region where Jesus carried out much of his public ministry. Though not named in this verse, the surrounding ministry setting helps explain why John’s disciples encountered Jesus and questioned his disciples’ practice of fasting.

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Matthew 9:14 mentions Sea of Galilee.

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