Matthew 6:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

AS TO FASTING. be. becorne.

disfigure... appear. Note the Figure of speech Paronomasia (App-6), aphanizousin... phanosin.

appear. App-106.

Matthew 6:16

16 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.