Matthew 23:17

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 23:17

BSB
You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?
AKJV
You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
CPDV
You are foolish and blind! For which is greater: the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
ERV
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that hath sanctified the gold?
NHEB
You blind fools. For which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctified the gold?
SMT
Foolish and blind; for which is the greater, the gold, or the temple consecrating the gold?

Commentary for Matthew 23:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 23:17
Summary
Questioner exposes backwards prioritization
Place
Temple
Event
Rhetorical challenge on priorities
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching