Matthew 6:16–17
Fasting
16 “And owhen you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their pfasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Matthew 9:14–15
A Question About Fasting
14 xThen the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast,1 but your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the ybridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.
