Matthew 23:21

And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:21

BSB

And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the One who dwells in it.

AKJV

And whoever shall swear by the temple, swears by it, and by him that dwells therein.

CPDV

And whoever will have sworn by the temple, swears by it, and by him who dwells in it.

ERV

And he that sweareth by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

NHEB

He who swears by the temple, swears by it, and by him who dwells in it.

SMT

And he having sworn by the temple, swears by it, and by him dwelling in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:21

AndG2532ConjunctionwhososhallswearG3660Verb byG1722PrepositionthetempleG3485Noun Masculine swearethG3660Verb byG1722Preposition itG846 andG2532Conjunction byG1722PrepositionhimthatdwellethG2730Verb thereinG846

Commentary for Matthew 23:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 23:21

Summary

Temple oath binds through sacred dwelling

Place

Temple

Event

Teaching temple oath obligation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD