16 "Whenever you fast, do not be sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unrecognizable in order that they may be seen fasting by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!
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But [when] you are fasting, {put olive oil on your head} and wash your face
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so that you will not be seen by people as fasting, but to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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