Matthew 23:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?’
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532}, Whosoever{G3739}{G1437} shall swear{G3660}{(G5661)} by{G1722} the altar{G2379}, it is{G2076}{(G5748)} nothing{G3762}; but{G1161} whosoever{G3739}{G302} sweareth{G3660}{(G5661)} by{G1722} the gift{G1435} that is upon{G1883} it{G846}, he is guilty{G3784}{(G5719)}.
KJV with Strongs
(18) Also, whoever vows by the altar its nothing but whoever vows by the gift on it owes.
The F.O.G
"You also say, 'If someone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.'"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And, whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever may swear by the gift that is upon it—is debtor!
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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