Modern Translations New International VersionYou also say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.' New Living Translation And you say that to swear ‘by the altar’ is not binding, but to swear ‘by the gifts on the altar’ is binding. English Standard Version And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ Berean Study Bible And you 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.’ New American Standard Bible And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering that is on it is obligated.’ NASB 1995 "And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing, but whoever swears by the offering on it, he is obligated.' NASB 1977 “And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing, but whoever swears by the offering upon it, he is obligated.’ Amplified Bible And [you scribes and Pharisees say], ‘Whoever swears [an oath] by the altar, that is nothing (non-binding), but whoever swears [an oath] by the offering on it, he is obligated [as a debtor to fulfill his vow and keep his promise].’ Christian Standard Bible Also, ‘Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it means nothing; but whoever takes an oath by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Also, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.' Contemporary English Version You also teach that it doesn't matter if a person swears by the altar. But you say it does matter if someone swears by the gift on the altar. Good News Translation You also teach, 'If someone swears by the altar, he isn't bound by his vow; but if he swears by the gift on the altar, he is bound.' GOD'S WORD® Translation Again you say, 'To swear an oath by the altar doesn't mean a thing. But to swear an oath by the gift on the altar means a person must keep his oath.' International Standard Version Again you say, 'Whoever swears an oath by the altar is excused, but whoever swears by the gift that is on it must keep his oath.' NET Bible And, 'Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing. But if anyone swears by the gift on it he is bound by the oath.' Classic Translations King James BibleAnd, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. New King James Version 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.’ King James 2000 Bible And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever swears by the gift that is upon it, he is bound. New Heart English Bible 'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?' World English Bible 'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated?' American King James Version And, Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is guilty. American Standard Version And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor. A Faithful Version And you say, 'Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is not binding; but whoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is obligated to fulfill his oath. ' Darby Bible Translation And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it is a debtor. English Revised Version And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, he is a debtor. Webster's Bible Translation And whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587And whosoeuer sweareth by the altar, it is nothing: but whosoeuer sweareth by the offering that is vpon it, offendeth. Bishops' Bible of 1568 And whosoeuer sweareth by the aulter, it is nothyng: but whosoeuer sweareth by the gyft that is vpon it, he is a detter. Coverdale Bible of 1535 And who so euer sweareth by the altare, that is nothinge: but who so euer sweareth by the offeringe that is vpo it, he is giltye. Tyndale Bible of 1526 And whosoever sweareth by the aulter it is nothinge: but whosoever sweareth by ye offeringe yt lyeth on ye aultre offendeth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd, Whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing, but whoever may swear by the gift that is on it—is debtor! Berean Literal Bible And you say, 'Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it is bound by his oath.' Young's Literal Translation 'And, whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever may swear by the gift that is upon it -- is debtor! Smith's Literal Translation And, Whoever should swear by the altar, it is nothing; and whoever should swear by the gift above it, he is indebted. Literal Emphasis Translation And, whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; however whoever shall swear by the gift that is on top of it is obligated. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, is a debtor. Catholic Public Domain Version And you say: ‘Whoever will have sworn by the altar, it is nothing. But whoever will have sworn by the gift that is on the altar is obligated.’ Translations from Aramaic Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd,'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing',but 'Whoever swears by the offering upon it, he is liable.' Lamsa Bible And whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering that is on it, he is guilty. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd, Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gift that is on it, becomes a debtor. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And again, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, it is binding. Mace New Testament again, if any one swear by the altar he is under no engagement but if he swear by the gift that is upon it, he is bound thereby. Weymouth New Testament And you say, "'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering lying on it is bound by the oath.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament     |