Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Bible References

Appear

2 Corinthians 5:9
And for this reason also we make it our ambition, whether at home or in exile, to please Him perfectly.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, be obedient in everything to your earthly masters; not in acts of eye service, as aiming only to please men, but with simplicity of purpose, because you fear the Lord.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

Shall

Matthew 6:4
that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
Romans 2:6
To each man He will make an award corresponding to his actions;
1 Peter 1:7
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.