Matthew 6:16
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
“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.
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.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- when
- Matthew 9:14, 15; 2 Samuel 12:16, 21; Nehemiah 1:4; Esther 4:16; Psalm 35:13; Psalm 69:10; Psalm 109:24; Daniel 9:3; Luke 2:37; Acts 10:30; Acts 13:2, 3; Acts 14:23; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 6:5; 2 Corinthians 11:27
- be
- Matthew 6:2, 5; 1 Kings 21:27; Isaiah 58:3–5; Zechariah 7:3–5; Malachi 3:14; Mark 2:18; Luke 18:12