Matthew 6:16

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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)
Moreover{G1161} when{G3752} ye fast{G3522}{(G5725)}, be{G1096}{(G5737)} not{G3361}, as{G5618} the hypocrites{G5273}, of a sad countenance{G4659}: for{G1063} they disfigure{G853}{(G5719)} their{G846} faces{G4383}, that{G3704} they may appear{G5316}{(G5652)} unto men{G444} to fast{G3522}{(G5723)}. Verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213},{G3754} They have{G568}{(G5719)} their{G846} reward{G3408}.
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*
[16] When you fast, don't make it obvious by looking disheveled and drawing attention to your apparent sacrifice like those seeking praise for their piety. I tell you the truth - public recognition is their only reward.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘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

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