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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(16) Now whenever fasting, don't be gloomy faced like the hypocrites, for they discolour their faces to be noticed by mankind when fasting. Amen I tell you, they have their reward.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
‘And when ye may fast, be ye not as the hypocrites, of sour countenances, for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men fasting; verily I say to you, that they have their reward.
Young's Literal Translation
