16 "And *Isa. 58:5when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. *ver. 2, 5Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.17 But when you fast, *Ruth 3:3;2 Sam. 12:20anoint your head and wash your face,18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. *ver. 4, 6And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.