Matthew 6:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)1 “Be careful that you do not do your good deeds in front of people for the purpose of being seen by them, for [if you do] you will not have a reward from your Father in heaven. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 TAKE CARE not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you will have no reward [reserved for and awaiting you] with and from your Father Who is in heaven. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 “Be careful that you don’t practice your religion in front of people to draw their attention. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 "Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven. See the chapter |
“In addition, when you fast [i.e., go without food and/or drink for religious reasons], do not be like the hypocrites with long faces; for they go around with gloomy expressions on their faces in order to advertise that they are fasting. It is true when I say to you; these people have [already] received their reward.