Matthew 23:16

Matthew 23:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the 23:16 Or sanctuarytemple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the 23:16 Or sanctuarytemple is obligated.’

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple is obligated.’

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the sanctuary of the temple, that is nothing (non-binding); but whoever swears [an oath] by the gold of the temple is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16Woe 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.’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16“How terrible for you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone makes a promise in the name of the temple, it means nothing. But anyone who makes a promise in the name of the gold of the temple must keep that promise.’

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