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Matthew 23:16-18

16 “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’

17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?

18 You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’

Cross References for Matthew 23:16-18

James 5:12 - Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Y... Click to read the verse James 5:12 Click to read the verse James 5:12

Matthew 15:5-6 - But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever help you might otherwise have... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:5-6 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:5-6

Mark 7:10-13 - For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses his father or moth... Click to read the verse Mark 7:10-13 Click to read the verse Mark 7:10-13

Matthew 23:26 - Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be c... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:26

Matthew 23:17 - You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred? Click to read the verse Matthew 23:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:17

Matthew 23:19 - You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Click to read the verse Matthew 23:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:19

Galatians 5:3 - Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the w... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:3 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:3

Numbers 30:2 - When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must no... Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 30:2

Isaiah 56:10-11 - Israel’s watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark;... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:10-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:10-11

Matthew 15:14 - Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14

Matthew 23:24 - You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:24

John 9:39-41 - Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who... Click to read the verse John 9:39-41 Click to read the verse John 9:39-41

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

Matthew 5:33-35 - Oaths “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33-35 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:33-35