Matthew 23:17

Young's Literal Translation 1898

Fools and blind! for which [is] greater, the gold, or the sanctuary that is sanctifying the gold?

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Consider, ye brutish among the people, And ye foolish, when do ye act wisely?

‘And, whoever may swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever may swear by the gift that is upon it — is debtor!

Fools and blind! for which [is] greater, the gift, or the altar that is sanctifying the gift?

for both he who is sanctifying and those sanctified [are] all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,