Matthew 23:21 nasb — "And whoever swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it.

NASB

""And whoever swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it."

— Matthew 23:21, NASB

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Matthew 23 — Context

18

"And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing, but whoever swears by the offering on it, he is obligated.'

19

"You blind men, which is more important, the offering, or the altar that sanctifies the offering?

20

"Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and by everything on it.

21

"And whoever swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it.

22

"And whoever swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.

23

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

24

"You blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!

Matthew 23:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 23:21 say?
Matthew 23:21 in the NASB reads: “"And whoever swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it.”
Where is Matthew 23:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 21.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:21 in?
Matthew 23:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 23:21?
Matthew 23:21 reads (NASB): “"And whoever swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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