Matthew 6:18

16 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.

17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

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.

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
ASV
that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.
DARBY
so that thou mayest not appear fasting unto men, but to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret shall render [it] to thee.
BLB
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.
ÅB
så det ikke synes for menneskene at du faster, men bare for Faren din som ser i det skjulte. Og Faren din, som ser i det skjulte, skal lønne deg.
OTB
slik at din faste ikke er åpenbar for andre, men bare for din Far, som er usett; og din Far, som ser hva som gjøres i det stille, vil belønne deg.
B1930
forat ikke menneskene skal se at du faster, men din Fader, som er i lønndom; og din Fader, som ser i lønndom, skal lønne dig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Matthew 6:6

    But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

    Read in context
  • Matthew 6:4

    That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

    Read in context
  • 2 Corinthians 10:18

    For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

    Read in context
  • 2 Corinthians 5:9

    Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

    Read in context
  • 1 Peter 2:13

    Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

    Read in context
  • Colossians 3:22–24

    Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

    Read in context
  • 1 Peter 1:7

    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

    Read in context
  • Romans 2:6

    Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

    Read in context