Matthew 23:18

New King James Version

And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obliged to perform it.’

Cross References

Matthew 23:16

“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obliged to perform it.’

Matthew 23:17

Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold?

Matthew 23:19

Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?

Numbers 30:2

If a man makes a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

2 Chronicles 6:22

“If anyone sins against his neighbor, and is forced to take an oath, and comes and takes an oath before Your altar in this temple,

Mark 7:11

But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban”—’ (that is, a gift to God),

Galatians 5:3

And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law.