Matthew 23:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
American King James Version (AKJV)
You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
American Standard Version (ASV)
Ye blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
Basic English Translation (BBE)
You blind ones: which is greater, the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy?
Webster's Revision
Ye fools, and blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
World English Bible
You blind fools! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
English Revised Version (ERV)
Ye blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
Barnes's Matthew 23:19 Bible Commentary
The altar that sanctifieth the gift - The altar, dedicated to God, gave all the value or holiness to the offering, and must therefore be the greatest or of the most importance. If, therefore, either bound to the fulfillment of an oath, it must be the altar.