Matthew 6:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:16

So David went without eating to show his sorrow, and he begged God to make the boy well. David would not sleep on his bed, but spent each night lying on the floor.

2 Samuel 12:21

His officials said, “What are you doing? You went without eating and cried for your son while he was alive! But now that he's dead, you're up and eating.”

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this, I sat down and cried. Then for several days, I mourned; I went without eating to show my sorrow, and I prayed:

Esther 4:16

“Bring together all the Jews in Susa and tell them to go without eating for my sake! Don't eat or drink for three days and nights. My servant girls and I will do the same. Then I will go in to see the king, even if it means I must die.”

Psalm 109:24

I have gone without eating, until my knees are weak, and my body is bony.

Psalm 35:13

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth and went without food. I truly prayed for them,

Psalm 69:10

I cried and went without food, but they still insulted me.

Daniel 9:3

Then, to show my sorrow, I went without eating and dressed in sackcloth and sat in ashes. I confessed my sins and earnestly prayed to the LORD my God: Our Lord, you are a great and fearsome God, and you faithfully keep your agreement with those who love and obey you.

Malachi 3:14

Here is what you have said: “It's foolish to serve the LORD God All-Powerful. What do we get for obeying him and from going around looking sad?

Matthew 6:1

When you do good deeds, don't try to show off. If you do, you won't get a reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:2

When you give to the poor, don't blow a loud horn. That's what show-offs do in the meeting places and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:5

When you pray, don't be like those show-offs who love to stand up and pray in the meeting places and on the street corners. They do this just to look good. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Mark 2:18

The followers of John the Baptist and the Pharisees often went without eating. Some people came and asked Jesus, “Why do the followers of John and those of the Pharisees often go without eating, while your disciples never do?”

Luke 18:12

I go without eating for two days a week, and I give you one tenth of all I earn.”

Luke 2:37

And now she was eighty-four years old. Night and day she served God in the temple by praying and often going without eating.

Acts 10:30

Cornelius answered: Four days ago at about three o'clock in the afternoon I was praying at home. Suddenly a man in bright clothes stood in front of me.

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders.

1 Corinthians 7:5

So don't refuse sex to each other, unless you agree not to have sex for a little while, in order to spend time in prayer. Then Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm.

2 Corinthians 6:5

We have been beaten, put in jail, and hurt in riots. We have worked hard and have gone without sleep or food.