Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting; The True Treasure; Wealth (Mammon)

16 "1Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. 2Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.
17 "But you, when you fast, 3anoint your head and wash your face
18 so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your 4Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Cross References 4

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "distort their faces", i.e. discolor their faces with makeup
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