Matthew 23:20

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Therefore, whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.

Cross References

Matthew 23:19

You fools and blind men! Which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?

Matthew 23:21

And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it.

Hebrews 6:16

People swear by someone greater than themselves, and in every dispute among them an oath is final for confirmation.