Matthew 23:18 “And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if…”

Matthew 23:18

And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

World English Bible

And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated.’

American Standard Version

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor.

Geneva Bible 1599

And whosoeuer sweareth by the altar, it is nothing: but whosoeuer sweareth by the offering that is vpon it, offendeth.

Darby Translation

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it is a debtor.

Young's Literal Translation

'And, whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever may swear by the gift that is upon it — is debtor!

Bible in Basic English

And, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the offering which is on it, he is responsible.

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In context

17You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

19You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

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