You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred? Cross References Exodus 29:37For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. Haggai 2:12 If a man carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does that item become holy?'" "No," replied the priests. Matthew 23:17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? Matthew 23:18 And you 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.' Matthew 23:20 So then, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. Chapter Outline 1. Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples5. His disciples must beware of their ambition. 13. He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness, 34. and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Altar Blind Fools Gift Greater Holy Important Makes Offering Ones Sacred Sanctifies Sanctifieth Sanctifying WhetherJump to Next Altar Blind Fools Gift Greater Holy Important Makes Offering Ones Sacred Sanctifies Sanctifieth Sanctifying Whether |
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