Matthew 23:22 akjv — And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon.

American King James Version

"And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon. "

— Matthew 23:22, American King James Version

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Matthew 23 — Context

19

You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?

20

Whoever therefore shall swear by the altar, swears by it, and by all things thereon.

21

And whoever shall swear by the temple, swears by it, and by him that dwells therein.

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And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon.

23

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these you should have done, and not to leave the other undone.

24

You blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

25

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

Matthew 23:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:22 say?
Matthew 23:22 in the American King James Version reads: “And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon. ”
Where is Matthew 23:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 22.
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 23:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:22 in?
Matthew 23:22 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 23:22?
Matthew 23:22 reads (AKJV): “And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon. ” 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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