Matthew 6:16

Moreover, when-supposing you-may-be-fasting, do_not_be-becoming even-as the pretenders, somber, for they-are-unreveal-izing the faces of{same} which-how they-may-be-revealed fasting to{the men}. Amen, I-am-saying to{you}, they-are-holding-off the wage of{same}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The 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.

In Context

15Moreover, if-supposing you-should_not_let-off/away to{the men} the fall-aside-effects of{same}, neither the Father of{you} will-let-off/away the fall-aside-effects of{you}.

17Moreover, you, fasting, oil the head of{you} and wash the face of{you},

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Matthew Henry on Matthew 6:10-16

The Sermon on the Mount. 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye… Read the whole commentary →

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