Matthew 23:19
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?”
A short, plain-language explanation of Matthew 23:19 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?”
King James Version · Public Domain“Ye blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Fools and blind! for which <FI>is<Fi> greater, the gift, or the altar that is sanctifying the gift?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 23:19 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- Exodus 30:29You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.
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