Matthew 23:20-25

Christian Standard Bible

²⁰ Therefore, the one who takes an oath by the altar takes an oath by it and by everything on it. ²¹ The one who takes an oath by the temple takes an oath by it and by him who dwells^(A) in it. ²² And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God’s throne^(B) and by him who sits on it.^(C)

²³ “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of^[a] mint, dill, and cumin, and yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice,^(D) mercy, and faithfulness.^[b] These things should have been done without neglecting the others. ²⁴ Blind guides!^(E) You strain out a gnat, but gulp down a camel!

²⁵ “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed^[c] and self-indulgence.^(F)