1. Marc 2:18 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

How does Mark 2:18 relate to Mark 2:13-17?

Marc 2:18 (NEG79)

18 Les disciples de Jean et les pharisiens jeûnaient. Ils vinrent dire à Jésus: Pourquoi les disciples de Jean et ceux des pharisiens jeûnent-ils, tandis que tes disciples ne jeûnent point?

It is possible that the meal at Levi’s house took place on a Pharisee day of fasting (Monday or Thursday). It is on that very day that Jesus (with his disciples) eats with sinners and tax collectors! Eating and drinking instead of fasting: this Jesus is not a good example in Israel!