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18 Then people will not see that you are fasting. But your Father sees secret things, and he will reward you.'

19 `Do not keep many things for yourself on earth. Insects and rust will spoil them. People will get in and steal them.

20 But keep things for yourself in heaven. Insects and rust will not spoil them there. People will not get in and steal them.

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18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.(A)

Treasures in Heaven(B)

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,(C) where moths and vermin destroy,(D) and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,(E) where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.(F)

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