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Matthew 23:20

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Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

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  1. Matthew 23:18

    And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

  2. Matthew 23:19

    Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

  3. Matthew 23:21

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

  4. Matthew 23:22

    And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

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