Matthew 23:16

New American Bible - revised edition

“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If one swears by the temple, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gold of the temple, one is obligated.’

Cross References

Isaiah 9:16

That is why the Lord does not spare their young men, and their orphans and widows he does not pity; For they are totally impious and wicked, and every mouth speaks folly. For all this, his wrath is not turned back, his hand is still outstretched!

Matthew 15:14

Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.”

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter. [

Matthew 23:17

Blind fools, which is greater, the gold, or the temple that made the gold sacred?

Matthew 23:19

You blind ones, which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?

Matthew 23:24

Blind guides, who strain out the gnat and swallow the camel!

Matthew 23:26

Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may be clean.

Galatians 5:3

Once again I declare to every man who has himself circumcised that he is bound to observe the entire law.

James 5:12

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No,” that you may not incur condemnation. Anointing of the Sick.