And when you fast, be not like the hypocrites, of a sad countenance; for they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to fast. I tell you truly, they have their reward.

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples fast not?

And Jesus said to them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they shalt fast.

But when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face,

that you may not appear to men to fast, but to your Father in secret; and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you.