Matthew 23:19

The Scriptures 1998

“Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sets the gift apart?

Cross References

Exodus 29:37

“For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar, and set it apart. And the altar shall be most set-apart – whatever touches the altar is to be set-apart.

Exodus 30:29

“And you shall set them apart, and they shall be most set-apart. Whatever touches them is to be set-apart.

Haggai 2:12

“If one bears set-apart meat in the fold of his garment, and with the edge he touches bread or stew, or wine or oil, or any food, is it set-apart?” ’ ” And the priests answered and said, “No.”

Matthew 23:17

“Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the Dwelling Place that sets the gold apart?

Matthew 23:18

“And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it does not matter, but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, is bound by oath.’

Matthew 23:20

“He, then, who swears by the altar, swears by it and by all that is upon it.