Mat 6:16-18 | ESV | STEP | And when you fast , do not look gloomy like the hypocrites , for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others . Truly , I say to you , they have received their reward .

Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting

16 “And ^awhen you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. ^bTruly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, ^canoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. ^dAnd your Father who sees in secret will reward you.