Matthew 23:20

Modern English Version

Therefore he who swears by the altar, swears by it and by all things on it.

Cross References

Matthew 23:19

You blind fools! Which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?

Matthew 23:21

But he who swears by the temple, swears by it and by Him who dwells in it.

Hebrews 6:16

For men indeed swear by a greater authority than themselves, and for them an oath of confirmation ends all dispute.