Matthew 23:20
He therefore that hath sworn by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all that is upon it;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
In Context
19Blind! for which is greater, The gift, or the altar that halloweth the gift?
21And, he that hath sworn by the Temple, sweareth by it, and by him who dwelleth therein;
Cross References
Hebrews 6:16For, men, by the greater one, swear, and, with them, an end of all gainsaying by way of confirmation is, the oath:
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 →