Matthew 23:21

New International Reader's Version

And anyone making a promise in the name of the temple makes a promise in the name of it and the one who lives in it.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:13

As you can see, I’ve built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever.”

1 Kings 8:27

“But will you really live on earth? After all, the heavens can’t hold you. In fact, even the highest heavens can’t hold you. So this temple I’ve built certainly can’t hold you!

2 Chronicles 6:2

I’ve built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:2

The priests couldn’t enter the temple of the Lord because his glory filled it.

Psalm 26:8

Lord, I love the house where you live. I love the place where your glory is.

Matthew 23:20

So anyone making a promise in the name of the altar makes a promise in the name of it and everything on it.

Ephesians 2:22

And because you belong to him, you too are being built together. You are being made into a house where God lives through his Spirit.

Colossians 2:9

God’s whole nature is living in Christ in human form.