Matthew 23:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

And, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the offering which is on it, he is responsible.

Cross References

Psalm 94:8

Give your mind to my words, you who are without wisdom among the people; you foolish men, when will you be wise?

Matthew 23:18

You blind ones: which is greater, the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy?

Matthew 23:19

He, then, who takes an oath by the altar, takes it by the altar and by all things on it.

Hebrews 2:11

For he who makes holy and those who are made holy are all of one family; and for this reason it is no shame for him to give them the name of brothers,