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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But thou, when thou fastest,.... Christ allows of fasting, but what is of a quite different kind from that of the Jews;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 6:17-18
But thou when thou fastest, anoint ... - That is, appear as you do daily. Do not assume any new appearance, or change…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 6:16-18
We are here cautioned against hypocrisy in fasting, as before in almsgiving, and in prayer.
I. It is here supposed that…
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