Matthew 6:18

That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 6:18

BSB
so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
AKJV
That you appear not to men to fast, but to your Father which is in secret: and your Father, which sees in secret, shall reward you openly.
CPDV
so that your fasting will not be apparent to men, but to your Father, who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will repay you.
ERV
that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.
NHEB
so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
SMT
That thou mightest not appear to men fasting, but to thy Father which in secret; and thy Father which in secret, will give back to thee openly.

Commentary for Matthew 6:18

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Overview of Matthew 6:18
Summary
Secret fasting receives divine reward openly.
Event
Promise of reward for hidden fasting
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Promise