Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
Matthew 23:19
Surrounding context
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.'
23:19 Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
23:20 Therefore he who swears by the altar, swears by it and by all things on it.