Matt.23.18

What ridiculous hairsplitting! What difference does it make whether you shake hands or raise hands?

Matt.23.18

You also 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.'

Matt.23.18

And, "Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obliged to perform it.'

Matt.23.18

And you say that to take an oath 'by the altar' can be broken, but to swear 'by the gifts on the altar' is binding!