Matthew 23:18

New Century Version

And you say, ‘If people swear by the altar when they make a promise, that means nothing. But if they swear by the gift on the altar, they must keep that promise.’

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:22

“If someone wrongs another person, he will be brought to the altar in this Temple. If he swears an oath that he is not guilty,

Numbers 30:2

“If a man makes a promise to the Lord or says he will do something special, he must keep his promise. He must do what he said.

Matthew 23:16

“How terrible for you! You guide the people, but you are blind. You say, ‘If people swear by the Temple when they make a promise, that means nothing. But if they swear by the gold that is in the Temple, they must keep that promise.’

Matthew 23:17

You are blind fools! Which is greater: the gold or the Temple that makes that gold holy?

Matthew 23:19

You are blind! Which is greater: the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?

Mark 7:11

But you say a person can tell his father or mother, ‘I have something I could use to help you, but it is Corban—a gift to God.’

Galatians 5:3

Again, I warn every man: If you allow yourselves to be circumcised, you must follow all the law.