Matthew 6:17

Fasting

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

  1. Cross References
    Ruth 3:3
    Therefore wash yourself and anoint yourself, put on your best garment and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
    2 Samuel 12:20
    So David arose from the ground, washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate.
    Daniel 10:3
    I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
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