Jesus instructs us on true religion. He does not rebuke people for fasting, but says that there is a time to fast and a time to rejoice and celebrate. John's disciples are probably fasting because the Baptist is in jail, or because they are looking for a Messiah. The Pharisees fast as a rule, as a sign of a sincere Jew, more for looks. Both sides are out of focus. The Messiah is here! No need to fast or implore God for the time of salvation. He is here! He is with us! Time to celebrate!
v. 21-22 Neither side can take Jesus or his message and make it fit their way of thinking. Jesus is the real thing. They all need to abandon their limited ideas and beliefs about who the Messiah will be an embrace Christ. You have to believe Jesus is the Christ first before anything makes sense.
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