Matthew 23:17-19

¹⁷You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

¹⁸And 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.’

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

— Matthew 23:17-19

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Cross References for Matthew 23:17-19

• Exodus 29:37
• Matthew 23:19
• Numbers 16:38-39
• Exodus 30:29
• Psalm 94:8
• Exodus 30:26-29

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