Matthew 23:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:21 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:21 — KJV
“And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.”
— Matthew 23:21 (KJV)
Matthew 23:21 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 23:21
“Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:21: swear, sweareth, therein
“God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:21: temple, dwelleth, therein
“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”
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“And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. guilty: or, debtor, or, bound”
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“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:21: whoso, therein
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