Matthew 23:18-20
New American Standard Bible
18 And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the [a]offering that is on it is obligated.’ 19 You blind men, (A)which is [b]more important, the [c]offering or the altar that sanctifies the [d]offering? 20 Therefore, the one who swears by the altar, swears both by [e]the altar and by everything on it.
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- Matthew 23:18 Or gift
- Matthew 23:19 Lit greater
- Matthew 23:19 Or gift
- Matthew 23:19 Or gift
- Matthew 23:20 Lit it
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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