Matthew 23:17

King James Version - American Edition

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

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

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

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

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,