The feelings of John’s disciples were stirred, and they complained to the disciples of Jesus concerning the course of their Master, which was so contrary to the teachings of John. If John was sent of God, and taught according to his Spirit, how could the practices of Jesus be right? The followers of the Saviour, being unable to answer these questions, brought the matter to their Master. “And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.” {2SP 190.2}

Johannes' disciple blev irriteret og klagede til Jesu disciple over deres mesters opførsel, som var så modsat Johannes' lære. Dersom Johannes var udsendt af Gud og lærte overensstemmende med hans ånd, hvorledes kunne så Jesu eksempel være ret? Jesu disciple kunne ikke besvare disse spørgsmål og bragte dem til sin Mester. "Og de sagde til ham: "Johannes' disciple faster ofte og fremsiger bønner, og (191) det samme gør farisæernes disciple; men dine spiser og drikker?" Men Jesus svarede: "Mon I kan få brudesvende til at faste, så længe brudgommen er hos dem? Men der skal komme dage, da brudgommen bliver taget fra dem; da skal de faste, i de dage." (Luk 5,33-35)