Matthew 23:19

Tree of Life Version

O blind ones! Which is greater, the offering or the altar that makes the offering holy?

Cross References

Exodus 29:37

You are to make atonement for the altar for seven days, and so sanctify it. The altar will be most holy, and whatever touches it will become holy.

Exodus 30:29

You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them will become holy.

Haggai 2:12

If a person carries consecrated meat in the corner of his garment, and with his corner he touches bread, stew, wine, oil or any food, will it become holy too?’” Then the kohanim answered and said, “No.”

Matthew 23:17

O fools and blind ones! Which is greater, the gold or the Temple that made the gold holy?

Matthew 23:18

And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering on it, he is obligated.’

Matthew 23:20

Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and everything on it.