According to Matthew 6: 16 - 18, Jesus counseled that fasting should be a private matter, between you and God, and that you should not announce it to others.
Vastavalt kirjakohale Matteuse 6: 16 – 18 andis Jeesus nõu, et paastumine peaks olema inimese isiklik asi – tema ja Jumala vaheline asi – ning seda ei peaks teistele teadustama.