Matthew 23:17

Good News Translation

Blind fools! Which is more important, the gold or the Temple which makes the gold holy?

Cross References

Psalm 94:8

My people, how can you be such stupid fools? When will you ever learn?

Matthew 23:18

You also teach, ‘If someone swears by the altar, he isn't bound by his vow; but if he swears by the gift on the altar, he is bound.’

Matthew 23:19

How blind you are! Which is the more important, the gift or the altar which makes the gift holy?

Hebrews 2:11

He purifies people from their sins, and both he and those who are made pure all have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his family.