Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting

16 “And ¹when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. ²Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

17 But when you fast, ³anoint your head and wash your face,

18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. ⁴And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Cross References

• 1. 6:16 Isa. 58:5
• 2. 6:16 ver. 2, 5
• 3. 6:17 Ruth 3:3; 2 Sam. 12:20
• 4. 6:18 ver. 4, 6