Matthew 23:18

The Scriptures 1998

“And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it does not matter, but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, is bound by oath.’

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:22

“If anyone sins against his neighbour, and he has lifted up an oath on him, to cause him to swear, and comes and swears before Your altar in this House,

Numbers 30:2

“When a man vows a vow to יהוה, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he does not break his word, he does according to all that comes out of his mouth.

Matthew 23:16

“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the Dwelling Place, it does not matter, but whoever swears by the gold of the Dwelling Place, is bound by oath.’

Matthew 23:17

“Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the Dwelling Place that sets the gold apart?

Matthew 23:19

“Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sets the gift apart?

Mark 7:11

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

Galatians 5:3

And I witness again to every man being circumcised that he is a debtor to do the entire Torah.