Matthew 23:18

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.

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And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

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Matthew 12:6
now I tell you, that the work now in hand, is of greater consequence than that of the temple.