O blind ones! Which is greater, the offering or the altar that makes the offering holy?
Matthew 23:20 - Tree of Life Version Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and everything on it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. American Standard Version (1901) He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. Common English Bible Therefore, those who swear by the altar swear by it and by everything that’s on it. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, and by all that is on it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things that are upon it: |
O blind ones! Which is greater, the offering or the altar that makes the offering holy?
And whoever swears by the Temple, swears both by the Temple and by Him who dwells in it.
For people swear by someone greater; and the oath, as confirmation, is an end to all their disputing.