Matthew 6:17

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 6:17

BSB

But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

AKJV

But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;

CPDV

But as for you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

ERV

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

NHEB

But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;

SMT

And thou fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 6:17

ButG1161Conjunction thouG4771whenthoufastestG3522Verb anointG218Verb thineG4675 headG2776Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction washG3538Verb thyG4675 faceG4383Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 6:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 6:17

Summary

Fast with normal appearance, concealing spiritual discipline.

Event

Instruction on private fasting

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD