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Matthew 6:16

World English Bible

“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.

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Matthew 6:16 in other translations

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.

Matthew 6:16 · American Standard Version

Matthew 6:16 in context

  1. 14“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
  2. 15But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
  3. 16“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.
  4. 17But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;
  5. 18so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.