"When any of you fast, never assume gloomy looks as the hypocrites do; for they disfigure their faces in order that it may be evident to men that they are fasting. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.

But, whenever you fast, pour perfume on your hair and wash your face,

Now at some distance from them a vast herd of swine were feeding.

At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?"

when a vast multitude of people crowded round Him. He therefore went on board a boat and sat there, while all the people stood on the shore.

"Where can we," asked the disciples, "get bread enough in this remote place to satisfy so vast a multitude?"

And a vast multitude followed him, and He cured them there.

Then they spat in His face, and struck Him--some with the fist, some with the open hand--