17 But as for you, when you fast, [a](A)anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that your fasting will not be noticed by people but by your Father who is in secret; and your (B)Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:17 I.e., rub oil in the hair

17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others 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.(A)

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