Matthew 23:17

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

You blind fools! For which is greater: the gold, or the sanctuary of the temple that has made the gold sacred? [Exod. 30:29.]

Cross References

Psalm 94:8

Consider and understand, you stupid ones among the people! And you [self-confident] fools, when will you become wise?

Matthew 23:18

You say too, Whoever swears by the altar is not duty bound; but whoever swears by the offering on the altar, his oath is binding.

Matthew 23:19

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

Hebrews 2:11

For both He Who sanctifies [making men holy] and those who are sanctified all have one [Father]. For this reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren;