^{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.