Matthew 23:17
You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?
Cross References
Exodus 30:29
You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.

Matthew 23:18
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.'

Matthew 23:19
You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

Hebrews 2:11
For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.


Treasury of Scripture
You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?

Ye fools.



Psalm 94:8
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?

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Matthew 23:19
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?



Exodus 30:26-29
And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony, …



Numbers 16:38,39
The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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