{Often} (pukna). Only in Luke. Common word for thick,
compact, often. {And make supplications} (kai de(8873)eis
poiountai). Only in Luke. {But thine} (hoi de soi). Sharp
contrast between the conduct of the disciples of Jesus and those
of John and the Pharisees who here appear together as critics of
Christ and his disciples ( Mr 2:18  Mt 9:14 ), though Luke does
not bring that out sharply. It is probable that Levi had his
reception for Jesus on one of the Jewish fast days and, if so,
this would give special edge to their criticism.