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Matthew 6:16

American Standard Version

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

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Matthew 6:16 in other translations

“Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:16 · World English Bible

Matthew 6:16 in context

  1. 14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
  2. 15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
  3. 16Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
  4. 17But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;
  5. 18that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.