Matthew 23:19
You blind men. For which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
Exodus 29:37
Seven days you shall make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatever touches the altar shall be holy.
Exodus 30:29
You shall sanctify them, that they may be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
General references
Bible References
General references
Exodus 37:25
He made the altar of incense of acacia wood. It was square: its length was a cubit, and its breadth a cubit. Its height was two cubits. Its horns were of one piece with it.
Exodus 40:26
He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil;
Haggai 2:12
'If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment, and with his fold touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any food, will it become holy?'" The priests answered, "No."
Matthew 12:6
But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.