But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
What does Matthew 6:17 mean?
Religious fasting is a duty required of the disciples of Christ, but it is not so much a duty itself, as a means to dispose us for other duties.
Key themes
FulfillmentKingdom of heavenDiscipleshipTeaching
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 6:16-18 and alongside a few nearby related passages.