Matthew 6:16

Fasting

¹⁶ "Moreover, _r when you fast, do not be like the ₁ hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

Cross References
Isaiah 58:3 - 7
Why have we fasted,' they say, 'and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?' "In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, And exploit all your laborers.
Luke 18:12
'I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.'

Matthew Henry Concise

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Matthew 6:16

Strong's Concordance

Matthew 6:16

MoreoverG1161 whenG3752 ye fastG3522, beG1096 not,G3361 asG5618 the hypocrites,G5273 of a sad countenance:G4659 forG1063 they disfigureG853 theirG846 faces,G4383 thatG3704 they may appearG5316 unto menG444 to fastG3522. VerilyG281 I sayG3004 unto youG5213 *G3754, They haveG568 theirG846 reward.G3408

Notes

Matthew 6:16

Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

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