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17 But when you fast, (A)anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. (B)And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Lay Up Treasures in Heaven

19 (C)“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where (D)moth and rust[a] destroy and where thieves (E)break in and steal,

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:19 Or worm; also verse 20

17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.(A)

Treasures in Heaven(B)

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,(C) where moths and vermin destroy,(D) and where thieves break in and steal.

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