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Matthew 23:17-19

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

18 You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’

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

Cross References for Matthew 23:17-19

Numbers 16:38-39 - the censers of the men who sinned at the cost of their lives. Hammer the censers into sheets to... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:38-39 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:38-39

Exodus 29:37 - For seven days make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will be most holy... Click to read the verse Exodus 29:37 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:37

Matthew 23:19 - You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Click to read the verse Matthew 23:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:19

Exodus 30:29 - You shall consecrate them so they will be most holy, and whatever touches them will be holy. Click to read the verse Exodus 30:29 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:29

Matthew 23:16 - “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if a... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:16

Psalms 94:8 - Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8

Luke 11:40 - You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? Click to read the verse Luke 11:40 Click to read the verse Luke 11:40

Zechariah 11:15 - Then the Lord said to me, “Take again the equipment of a foolish shepherd. Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:15 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:15

Exodus 30:26-29 - Then use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, Click to read the verse Exodus 30:26-29 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:26-29