Matthew 6:18

Translations

Modern

…so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Traditional

That 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.

Literal

…so that you might not appear to men as fasting, but to your Father, the One in secret. And your Father, the One seeing in secret, will reward you.

Latin

…ne videaris hominibus jejunans, sed Patri tuo, qui est in abscondito: et Pater tuus, qui videt in abscondito, reddet tibi.

Original

Greek

English

…so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Pure Worship Religious Hypocrisy

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

Related verses

Matthew 6:4
…so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 5:9
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.
Colossians 3:22–24
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
1 Peter 1:7
…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Romans 2:6
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption: should Produce an Avoidance of Ostentation 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: Promises Connected With Fasting: should be to God Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Knowledge of Good Works: Saints: should Avoid Ostentation In Motive: Right, Required Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Religion: True The Daniel Fast The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Knowing: The Most Secret Things

Matthew 6:18

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