Matthew 23:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:19 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:19 — KJV
“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?”
— Matthew 23:19 (KJV)
Matthew 23:19 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 23:19
“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:19: fools, blind, whether
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. the seeing”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:19: blind, gift
“Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:19: blind, altar
“Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:19: gift, altar
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:19: blind, gift
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