Matthew 23:20

Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 23:20

BSB
So then, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.
AKJV
Whoever therefore shall swear by the altar, swears by it, and by all things thereon.
CPDV
Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, and by all that is on it.
ERV
He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
NHEB
He therefore who swears by the altar, swears by it, and by everything on it.
SMT
Therefore, he having sworn by the altar, swears by it, and by all above it.

Commentary for Matthew 23:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 23:20
Summary
All oath connections bind equally through altar
Place
Temple
Event
Teaching integrated oath meaning
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching