^{16 Ref} 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.

^{17 Ref} But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

^{18 Ref} that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.

^{19 Ref} Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal:

^{16 Ref} "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 assuredly I tell you, they have received their reward.

^{17 Ref} But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;

^{18 Ref} so 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.

^{19 Ref} "Don't lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;