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Matthew 6:17

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Matthew 6:17 · King James Version

In other versions

  • But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

    ASV

  • But when you go without food, put oil on your head and make your face clean;

    BBE

  • But *thou*, [when] fasting, anoint thy head and wash thy face,

    DBY

  • But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;

    WEB

  • `But thou, fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face,

    YLT

  • But you, when you fast, anoint yours head, and wash your face;

    ENG

  • But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

    WBT

  • But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

    BSB

In context

15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

16Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

17But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

18That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

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