16 “Woe to you, (A)blind guides, who say, ‘(B)Whoever swears by the [a]temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the [b]temple is obligated.’

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  1. Matthew 23:16 Or sanctuary
  2. Matthew 23:16 Or sanctuary

16 “Woe to you, blind guides!(A) You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gold of the temple is bound by that oath.’(B)

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17 You fools and blind men! (A)Which is [a]more important, the gold or the [b]temple that sanctified the gold?

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  1. Matthew 23:17 Lit greater
  2. Matthew 23:17 Or sanctuary

17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?(A)

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19 You blind men, (A)which is [a]more important, the [b]offering or the altar that sanctifies the [c]offering?

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  1. Matthew 23:19 Lit greater
  2. Matthew 23:19 Or gift
  3. Matthew 23:19 Or gift

19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?(A)

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24 You (A)blind guides, who [a]strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!

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  1. Matthew 23:24 Or filter out

24 You blind guides!(A) You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

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