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17 When[a] you fast, anoint your head[b] and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others when you are fasting, but only to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

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  1. Matthew 6:17 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
  2. Matthew 6:17 sn This anointing would be done with olive oil or perfumed oil, a cosmetic procedure done in conjunction with washing the face.