Matthew 23:17

New Century Version

You are blind fools! Which is greater: the gold or the Temple that makes that gold holy?

Cross References

Psalm 94:8

You stupid ones among the people, pay attention. You fools, when will you understand?

Matthew 23:18

And you say, ‘If people swear by the altar when they make a promise, that means nothing. But if they swear by the gift on the altar, they must keep that promise.’

Matthew 23:19

You are blind! Which is greater: the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?

Hebrews 2:11

Jesus, who makes people holy, and those who are made holy are from the same family. So he is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.