Matthew 23:20

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Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and by everything on it.

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You blind men, which is more important, the offering, or the altar that sanctifies the offering?

And whoever swears by the sanctuary, swears both by the sanctuary and by Him who dwells within it.

For men swear by one greater than themselves, and with them an oath given as confirmation is an end of every dispute.