3 Nephi 13:18
1830 Edition
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.
Influences
Matthew 6:18 (KJV)
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.
Changes
Simple English
Don’t let people know you are going without food. Let only your Father know. He sees what you do in secret. He will reward you.
Paraphrase
Don’t fast to impress people. Fast for your Father, who sees what you do in secret. He’ll reward you.