Matthew 23:17

New International Version

You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?

Cross References

Psalm 94:8

Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?

Matthew 23:18

You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.’

Matthew 23:19

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

Hebrews 2:11

Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.