Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 6:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Fasting
“Moreover when ye 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)
Commentary on Matthew 6:16
Jesus condemns hypocrites who 'disfigure their faces' during fasting to advertise their piety. The Greek 'aphanizo' (disfigure/make unrecognizable) suggests deliberate effort to appear haggard and spiritual. Their goal was not communion with God but human admiration. Like almsgiving and prayer, fasting's value depends entirely on motive. When done 'to be seen of men, they have their reward'—present human approval exhausts their compensation from God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:16
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“[say they]”
“saying”
“when I heard these words”
“to seek by prayer and petitions”
“I fast twice in the week”
“that was to my reproach.”
“and had prayed with fasting”
“Go”
“and they came and asked him”
“when they were sick”