Giving
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1 When you do good deeds, don't try to show off. If you do, you won't get a reward from your Father in heaven.
2 When you give to the poor, don't blow a loud horn. That's what show-offs do in the meeting places and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward.
3 When you give to the poor, don't let anyone know about it. b 6.3 don't let anyone know about it: The Greek text has, “Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”
4 Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret, and he will reward you.
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