Devine Scripture

Matthew 23:19

Matthew chapter 23 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.18And, 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.19This passage

v.20He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 29:37

    Seven days thou shalt make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.

  • Exodus 30:29

    And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.