Matthew 6:17
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 6 connects to 6 cross-references. The Sermon continues with teaching on hidden piety: give alms, pray, and fast in secret rather than before others. The Lord's Prayer is given. A section on not serving both God and money and not worrying about material needs since …
Other Translations
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;
`But thou, fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face,
But when you go without food, put oil on your head and make your face clean;
Cross References
Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but …
Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house …
And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself …
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, …