Matthew 23:18

18 And you say, "Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing, but whoever swears by the gift that is on the altar is bound by the oath.'

Matthew 23:18 In-Context

16 "Woe to you, blind guides, who say, "Whoever swears by the sanctuary is bound by nothing, but whoever swears by the gold of the sanctuary is bound by the oath.'
17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the sanctuary that has made the gold sacred?
18 And you say, "Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing, but whoever swears by the gift that is on the altar is bound by the oath.'
19 How blind you are! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred
20 So whoever swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it;
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