Parallel Verses King James Version Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Darby Bible Translation And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, downcast in countenance; for they disfigure their faces, so that they may appear fasting to men: verily I say unto you, They have their reward. World English Bible "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. Young's Literal Translation 'And when ye may fast, be ye not as the hypocrites, of sour countenances, for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men fasting; verily I say to you, that they have their reward. Matthew 6:16 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{5} Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they {f} disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (5) That is, those that desire a name of holiness by fasting. (f) They do not let their original pallor to be seen, that is to say, they mar the natural colour of their faces, that they may seem lean and palefaced. Margin reward i.e. the praise of men. Matthew 6:16 Parallel Commentaries Library June 16. "Ye Cannot Serve God and Mammon" (Matt. vi. 24). "Ye cannot serve God and Mammon" (Matt. vi. 24). He does not say ye cannot very well serve God and mammon, but ye cannot serve two masters at all. Ye shall be sure to end by serving one. The man who thinks he is serving God a little is deceived; he is not serving God. God will not have his service. The devil will monopolize him before he gets through. A divided heart loses both worlds. Saul tried it. Balaam tried it. Judas tried it, and they all made a desperate failure. Mary had but one choice. … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth August 27. "Take no Thought for Your Life" (Matt. vi. 25). November 21. "Consider the Lilies How they Grow" (Matt. vi. 28). 'Thy Will be Done' The Cry for Bread 'Forgive us Our Debts' 'Lead us not into Temptation' 'Deliver us from Evil' 'Thine is the Kingdom' Hearts and Treasures Cross References Isaiah 58:5 Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? Matthew 6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Jump to Previous Already Appear Appearance Assume Changed Countenance Countenances Disfigure Downcast Evident Face Faces False-Hearted Fast Fasting Food Full Gloomy Hypocrites Looks Moreover Neglect Noticed Order Received Reward Sad Show Solemnly Sour Truth Verily WheneverJump to Next Already Appear Appearance Assume Changed Countenance Countenances Disfigure Downcast Evident Face Faces False-Hearted Fast Fasting Food Full Gloomy Hypocrites Looks Moreover Neglect Noticed Order Received Reward Sad Show Solemnly Sour Truth Verily WheneverLinks Matthew 6:16 NIVMatthew 6:16 NLT Matthew 6:16 ESV Matthew 6:16 NASB Matthew 6:16 KJV Matthew 6:16 Bible Apps Matthew 6:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 6:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 6:16 French Bible Matthew 6:16 German Bible Matthew 6:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |