Matthew 23:18 | |
NASB: "And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, [that] is nothing, but whoever swears by the offering on it, he is obligated.' (NASB ©1995) GWT: Again you say, 'To swear an oath by the altar doesn't mean a thing. But to swear an oath by the gift on the altar means a person must keep his oath.' (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. ASV: And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor. BBE: And, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the offering which is on it, he is responsible. DBY: And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it is a debtor. WEY: And you say, "'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering lying on it is bound by the oath.' WBS: And whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. WEB: 'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?' YLT: 'And, whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever may swear by the gift that is upon it -- is debtor! | |
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