Bible Verses About "Why Should Christians Fast"
Biblical fasting is voluntarily abstaining from food to focus on prayer, seek God's will, express repentance, or prepare for spiritual battle.
Biblical fasting is voluntarily abstaining from food to focus on prayer, seek God's will, express repentance, or prepare for spiritual battle.
"But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret." — Matthew 6:17-18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Why Should Christians Fast?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret."
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free."
"As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What does the Bible say about fasting?
Matthew 6:17-18 · Isaiah 58:6 · Acts 13:2-3
What does the Bible say about prayer?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 · Matthew 6:9-10 · James 5:16
What Does the Bible Say About Self-Control?
Proverbs 25:28 · Galatians 5:23 · 1 Corinthians 9:27
What Is the Meaning of Baptism?
Romans 6:3-4 · Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:41
How Should We Pray According to the Bible?
Philippians 4:6-7 · Matthew 6:9-13 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Does God Answer Prayer?
Matthew 7:7-8 · 1 John 5:14-15 · Jeremiah 33:3
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