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Matthew 23:20-22
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 23:20-22
New American Standard Bible
20 Therefore, the one who swears by the altar, swears both by [a]the altar and by everything on it. 21 And the one who swears by the [b]temple, swears both by [c]the temple and by Him who (A)dwells in it. 22 And the one who swears by [d]heaven, (B)swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.
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- Matthew 23:20 Lit it
- Matthew 23:21 Or sanctuary
- Matthew 23:21 Lit it
- Matthew 23:22 I.e., an indirect reference to God
Matthew 23:20-22
New International Version
Matthew 23:20-22
New International Version
20 Therefore, anyone who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And anyone who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells(A) in it. 22 And anyone who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it.(B)
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