15 But (A)if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your [a]offenses.

Fasting; The True Treasure; Wealth

16 “Now (B)whenever you fast, do not make a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they [b]distort their faces so that they will be noticed by people when they are fasting. (C)Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 17 But as for you, when you fast, [c](D)anoint your head and wash your face,

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:15 Or wrongdoings
  2. Matthew 6:16 I.e., leave unwashed, or discolor their faces with makeup
  3. Matthew 6:17 I.e., rub oil in the hair

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