Matthew 6:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Moreover when all of you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
Matthew 6:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Matthew 6:16 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 6:16 say?
Matthew 6:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Moreover when all of you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
Where is Matthew 6:16 found in the Bible?
Matthew 6:16 is verse 16 of chapter 6 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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