Bible Verses About "What does the Bible say about fasting"
Fasting is the voluntary abstaining from food for spiritual purposes — practiced throughout the Bible as an expression of humility, repentance, and seeking God's guidance.
Fasting is the voluntary abstaining from food for spiritual purposes — practiced throughout the Bible as an expression of humility, repentance, and seeking God's guidance.
"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: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly." — Matthew 6:17-18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What does the Bible say about fasting?" 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: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
"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, and that ye break every yoke?"
"As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them."
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