Matthew 23:17
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?”Matthew 23:17
What Does Matthew 23:17 Mean?
Matthew 23:17 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 23:19“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?”Matthew 23:16“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”Exodus 30:29“And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.”Numbers 16:38“The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.”Ezekiel 44:19“And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the utter court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they ministered, and lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments; and they shall not sanctify the people with their garments.”Luke 11:40“Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?”Exodus 29:37“Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.”Exodus 30:26“And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony,”Psalms 53:4“Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.”Psalms 94:8“Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?”Zechariah 11:15“And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.”Matthew 12:6“But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.”
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