Matthew 23:18

Matthew 23:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering that is on it is obligated.’

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18And [you scribes and Pharisees say], ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, that is nothing (non-binding), but whoever swears [an oath] by the offering on it, he is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18And you 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.’

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

18And whosoeuer sweareth by the altar, it is nothing: but whosoeuer sweareth by the offering that is vpon it, offendeth.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

18And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated.’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18You also say, ‘If anyone makes a promise in the name of the altar, it means nothing. But anyone who makes a promise in the name of the gift on the altar must keep that promise.’

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

18You also say to people, “You may make a promise by the altar in the temple. Then it is not a serious promise. You do not have to do it. But you may also make a promise by the gifts on that altar. Then it is a serious promise and you must do it.”

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

18And, Whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing, but whoever may swear by the gift that is on it—is debtor!

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