the disciples.

Matthew 11:2
Meanwhile, John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent two of his disciples

John 3:25
A dispute arose between John's disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

John 4:1
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware that He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

Why.

Matthew 6:16
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward.

Matthew 11:18, 19
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!' . . .

Proverbs 20:6
Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Mark 2:18-22
Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, "Why don't Your disciples fast like John's disciples and those of the Pharisees?" . . .

Luke 5:33-39
Then they said to Him, "John's disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking." . . .

Luke 18:9-12
To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: . . .