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.
Cross-references
Numbers 30:2
Historical context
Numbers 30:2 establishes the OT law that vows must be kept—the very principle Pharisees were distorting by their oath distinctions.
Mark 7:11
Parallel
Mark 7:11 shows the Corban practice where a 'gift to God' overrides parental care—mirroring Pharisees' exalting the gift over the altar.
2 Chronicles 6:22
Historical context
2 Chronicles 6:22 describes taking an oath before the altar—the practice Jesus criticizes when Pharisees make distinctions about swearing by altar vs gift.