Matthew 23:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹ And anyone who swears by the temple also swears by God, who lives there. ^22 (A) To swear by heaven is the same as swearing by God's throne and by the one who sits on that throne.

^23 (B) You Pharisees and teachers are show-offs, and you're in for trouble! You give God a tenth of the spices from your garden, such as mint, dill, and cumin. Yet you neglect the more important matters of the Law, such as justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These are the important things you should have done, though you should not have left the others undone either.