MRK 2:18

18 The disciples of John [the Baptizer] and some men who belonged to the Pharisee [sect] used to abstain from food [to show that they wanted to please God]. One day, some people came [to Jesus] and asked him [critically], “The disciples of John and the Pharisees ◄fast/abstain from food► [from time to time], but your disciples do not. [We think they should abstain from food also. What do you say about that] [RHQ]?”