Matthew 23:20
He therefore who swore by the altar, swears by it, and by all things on it;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
In Context
19Fools and blind! For which [is] greater, the gift, or the altar that is sanctifying the gift?
21and he who swore by the temple, swears by it, and by Him who is dwelling in it;
Cross References
Hebrews 6:16for men swear by the greater, and the oath [is] for confirmation of the end of all their controversy,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:14-34
The Crimes of the Pharisees. 13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make… Read the whole commentary →