Matthew 6:18 “so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Fath…”

Matthew 6:18

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

That thou seeme not vnto men to fast, but vnto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret, will rewarde thee openly.

Darby Translation

so that thou mayest not appear fasting unto men, but to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret shall render [it] to thee.

Young's Literal Translation

that thou mayest not appear to men fasting, but to thy Father who [is] in secret, and thy Father, who is seeing in secret, shall reward thee manifestly.

Bible in Basic English

So that no one may see that you are going without food, but your Father in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.

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Cross references

“appear”

2 Corinthians 10:18 2 Corinthians 5:9 Colossians 3:22–24 1 Peter 2:13

2 Corinthians 10:18 · BSB

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 5:9 · BSB

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

Colossians 3:22–24 · BSB

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

1 Peter 2:13 · BSB

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

“shall”

Matthew 6:4 Matthew 6:6 1 Peter 1:7 Romans 2:6

Matthew 6:4 · BSB

so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:6 · BSB

But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Romans 2:6 · BSB

God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

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