2 Therefore when thou doest thy alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily I say to you, They have their reward. do not…: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4 That thy alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.