Matthew 23:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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.

Matthew 23:19

19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?#rl