Matthew 23:20

A Conservative Version

He therefore who swears by the altar, swears by it, and by all things on it.

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Ye foolish and blind men, for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?

And he who swears by the temple, swears by it, and by him who dwells in it.

For men certainly swear by the greater, and of every dispute with them the oath is final for confirmation.