15 But (A)if you do not forgive [a]others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.

Fasting; The True Treasure; Wealth (Mammon)

16 (B)Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they [b]neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. (C)Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 17 But you, when you fast, (D)anoint your head and wash your face

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:15 Gr anthropoi
  2. Matthew 6:16 Lit distort their faces, i.e. discolor their faces with makeup