21 The one who takes an oath by the sanctuary takes an oath by it and by Him who dwells(A) in it. 22 And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God’s throne(B) and by Him who sits on it.(C)

23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of[a] mint, dill, and cumin,[b] yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice,(D) mercy, and faith. These things should have been done without neglecting the others.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:23 Or You tithe
  2. Matthew 23:23 A plant whose seeds are used as a seasoning

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