Matthew 6:17

Proper Fasting · Matthew 6:16–18
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Translations

Modern
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Traditional
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Literal
But you, fasting, anoint your head and wash your face,
Latin
Tu autem, cum jejunas, unge caput tuum, et faciem tuam lava,

Original

Greek
English
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Pure Worship Religious Hypocrisy

Events

Glossary

Anoint Biblical Concept of Law Fast, Fasting Gospel of Matthew Head Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Reward

Topics

Ablution of the Face Anointing: Why Recommended by Christ in Times of Fasting Closer to God Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Fasting: Not to be Made a Subject of Display Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Good Works: Saints: should Avoid Ostentation In Head: Often Anointed Motive: Right, Required Olive Oil Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Religion: True The Daniel Fast