Matthew 23:20
He then, that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it and by all things upon it:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
In Context
19O foolish and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar which sanctifieth the gift?
21and he, that sweareth by the temple, sweareth by it, and by Him that dwelleth in it:
Cross References
Hebrews 6:16For men swear by a greater Being, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all 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 →