Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
Matthew 23:17
Surrounding context
23:16 "Woe to you, blind guides, who say, "Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obliged to perform it.'
23:17 Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
23:18 And, "Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obliged to perform it.'