Matthew 6:16-18

Worldwide English (New Testament)

¹⁶ `When you are fasting [not eating food for a time], do not look sad. That is what people do who are not true to themselves. They look sad to show people they are fasting. I tell you the truth. They have their reward already.

¹⁷ But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face as you do at other times.

¹⁸ Then people will not see that you are fasting. But your Father sees secret things, and he will reward you.'