Matthew 6:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 6:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 6:17 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 6:17 — KJV
“But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;”
— Matthew 6:17 (KJV)
Matthew 6:17 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 6:17
“And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:17: anoint, thine, head
“And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:17: thine, wash, face
“O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:17: anoint, thine, face
“Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:17: anoint, thine, face
“For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:17: anoint, thine, face
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