Matthew 23:18
And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.


A reverent and respectful watercolor representation of a Biblical scene in an artistic style prevalent before 1912. The scene portrays an individual swearing by an altar, symbolizing emptiness, and another swearing by the gift upon the altar, embodying guilt. The depiction honours the gravity and solemnity of the scripture from Matthew 23:18, amplifying the devotional aspect of Christianity.

A reverent and respectful watercolor representation of a Biblical scene in an artistic style prevalent before 1912. The scene portrays an individual swearing by an altar, symbolizing emptiness, and another swearing by the gift upon the altar, embodying guilt. The depiction honours the gravity and solemnity of the scripture from Matthew 23:18, amplifying the devotional aspect of Christianity.

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Matthew 23:18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

Matthew 23:18
And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.