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15 But if you do not forgive people their offenses,[a] your Father will not forgive your offenses.”

Teaching about Fasting

16 “Whenever you fast, don’t be gloomy like the hypocrites, because they put on sad faces to show others they are fasting. I tell all of you[b] with certainty, they have their full reward! 17 But when you fast, put oil on[c] your head and wash your face,

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:15 Other mss. lack their offenses
  2. Matthew 6:16 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.
  3. Matthew 6:17 Or anoint