^{2 Ref} When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

^{3 Ref} But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

^{4 Ref} that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

^{5 Ref} And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

^{2 Ref} Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most assuredly I tell you, they have received their reward.

^{3 Ref} But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does,

^{4 Ref} so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

^{5 Ref} "When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most assuredly, I tell you, they have received their reward.