Matthew 23:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty, х ofeilei (G3784)]. It should have been rendered, "he is a debtor," as in Matthew 23:16.

Matthew 23:18

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