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Matthew 23:18-20
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 23:18-20
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
18 And, ‘Whoever swears-an-oath by the altar, it is nothing. But whoever swears-an-oath by the gift[a] on it, he is obligated’. 19 Blind ones! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar sanctifying the gift? 20 Therefore, the one having sworn by the altar is swearing by it and by all the things on it.
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- Matthew 23:18 That is, the sacrificial offering.
Matthew 23:18-20
New International Version
Matthew 23:18-20
New International Version
18 You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.’ 19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?(A) 20 Therefore, anyone who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.
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