Matthew 23:20

New American Bible - revised edition

One who swears by the altar swears by it and all that is upon it;

Cross References

Matthew 23:19

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

Matthew 23:21

one who swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it;

Hebrews 6:16

Human beings swear by someone greater than themselves; for them an oath serves as a guarantee and puts an end to all argument.