Some fasted to express extreme sorrow or repentance for sins, to implore God’s favor or seek his guidance, or to sharpen one’s concentration while meditating. ​ — Matthew 4: 1, 2.
बायबल काळातील लोक देवाची स्वीकृती असलेल्या विविध कारणांसाठी उपवास धरायचे.