Matthew 23:17-21

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?

²⁰So then, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.

²¹And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the One who dwells in it.

— Matthew 23:17-21

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Cross References for Matthew 23:17-21

• Exodus 29:37
• Psalm 26:8
• Matthew 23:19
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• 2 Chronicles 6:2
• Exodus 30:29
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• Psalm 94:8
• Colossians 2:9
• Ephesians 2:22

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