Matthew 23:18

Matthew chapter 23 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

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World English Bible · 2000

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor.

King James Version · 1611

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

American Standard Version · 1901

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor.

v.17Ye fools and blind: for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that hath sanctified the gold?

v.18This passage

v.19Ye blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?