Verse 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.

Referenced Verses

• Matt 6:4 : 4 so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
• Matt 6:6 : 6 But whenever you pray, go into your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
• Rom 2:6 : 6 He will reward each one according to his works:
• 2 Cor 5:9 : 9 So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.
• 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.
• Col 3:22-24 : 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, 24 because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
• 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
• 1 Pet 2:13 : 13 Submission to Authorities Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme