Matthew 23:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ Ye foolish and blind; for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

¹⁸ And whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it, is a debtor.

¹⁹ Ye blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?