Matthew 23:19

New International Version

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

Cross References

Exodus 29:37

For seven days make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will be most holy, and whatever touches it will be holy.

Exodus 30:29

You shall consecrate them so they will be most holy, and whatever touches them will be holy.

Haggai 2:12

If someone carries consecrated meat in the fold of their garment, and that fold touches some bread or stew, some wine, olive oil or other food, does it become consecrated?’ ” The priests answered, “No.”

Matthew 23:17

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

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 23:20

Therefore, anyone who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.