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Matthew 6:16-18 Teaching on Prayer, Fasting, and Treasures

16 Fasting
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,

18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Cross References for Matthew 6:16-18

Malachi 1:13 - And you say, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously,” says the Lord Almighty. ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:13 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:13

Luke 18:12 - I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ Click to read the verse Luke 18:12 Click to read the verse Luke 18:12

Galatians 6:12 - Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16

Acts 10:30 - Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afte... Click to read the verse Acts 10:30 Click to read the verse Acts 10:30

Malachi 3:14 - “You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements an... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14

2 Samuel 19:24 - Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his fe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:24 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:24

1 Kings 21:27 - When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and fasted. He lay in sackcl... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:27

Esther 4:16 - “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for thr... Click to read the verse Esther 4:16 Click to read the verse Esther 4:16

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

1 Corinthians 7:5 - Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yours... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:5

Acts 13:2 - While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnab... Click to read the verse Acts 13:2 Click to read the verse Acts 13:2

Zechariah 7:5 - “Ask all the people of the land and the priests, ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:5 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:5

Acts 14:23 - Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commit... Click to read the verse Acts 14:23 Click to read the verse Acts 14:23

Luke 2:37 - and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night a... Click to read the verse Luke 2:37 Click to read the verse Luke 2:37

Psalms 69:10 - When I weep and fast, I must endure scorn; Click to read the verse Psalms 69:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:10

Psalms 35:13 - Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers ret... Click to read the verse Psalms 35:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:13

Acts 13:2-3 - While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnab... Click to read the verse Acts 13:2-3 Click to read the verse Acts 13:2-3

Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, Click to read the verse Colossians 3:23 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:23

Isaiah 58:3-5 - ‘Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and y... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:3-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:3-5

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

2 Samuel 12:16 - David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and went into his house and spent the nights ly... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:16

Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6

Colossians 3:24 - since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord C... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24

Matthew 6:1 - Giving to the Needy “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen b... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1

Matthew 5:12 - Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecute... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12

2 Samuel 12:21 - His servants asked him, “Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:21

2 Corinthians 11:27 - I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:27 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:27

1 Kings 20:38 - Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:38 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:38

Daniel 9:3 - So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sac... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:3 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:3

Matthew 6:2 - “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the s... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2

Nehemiah 1:4 - When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed b... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 1:4 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 1:4

Psalms 109:24 - My knees give way from fasting; my body is thin and gaunt. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:24 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:24

Matthew 9:14-15 - Jesus Questioned About Fasting Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:14-15 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:14-15

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

Matthew 9:14 - Jesus Questioned About Fasting Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:14

Zechariah 7:3-5 - by asking the priests of the house of the Lord Almighty and the prophets, “Should I mourn and f... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:3-5 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:3-5

Mark 14:18 - While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:18 Click to read the verse Mark 14:18

Luke 6:24 - “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Click to read the verse Luke 6:24 Click to read the verse Luke 6:24

John 7:4 - No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, sh... Click to read the verse John 7:4 Click to read the verse John 7:4

Mark 2:18 - Jesus Questioned About Fasting Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people... Click to read the verse Mark 2:18 Click to read the verse Mark 2:18

2 Corinthians 6:5 - in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:5

Matthew 20:14 - Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14