Matthew 23:22 - Easy To Read Version

²² The person that uses heaven to make a promise is also using God’s throne and the One that sits on that throne.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²² And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by Him Who sits upon it.

American Standard Version (1901)

²² And he that sweareth by the heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

Common English Bible

²² Those who swear by heaven swear by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² And whoever swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him who sits upon it.

Matthew 23:22 Cross References

Psalm 11:4

The Lord is in his holy palace. {\cf2\super [60]} \par The Lord sits on his throne {\cf2\super [61]} in heaven.\par And he sees everything that happens.\par The Lord watches people closely\par to see if they are good or bad.\par

Isaiah 66:1

This is what the Lord says,\par “The skies are my throne.\par The earth is my footstool.\par So do you think you can build\par a house for me?\par No! You can’t!\par Can you give me a place to rest?\par No! You can’t!\par

Matthew 5:34

But I tell you, never make a vow. Don’t make a vow using the name of heaven, because heaven is God’s throne.

Acts 7:49

Heaven is my throne.\par The earth is a place to rest my feet.\par What kind of house can you build for me?\par There is no place where I need to rest!\par