Matthew 23:20

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 23:19

O blind ones! Which is greater, the offering or the altar that makes the offering holy?

Matthew 23:21

And whoever swears by the Temple, swears both by the Temple and by Him who dwells in it.

Hebrews 6:16

For people swear by someone greater; and the oath, as confirmation, is an end to all their disputing.