Matthew 23:17

Updated: June 3, 2025
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You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
World English Bible (WEB)
Ye fools{G3474} and{G2532} blind{G5185}: for{G1063} whether{G5101} is{G2076}{(G5748)} greater{G3187}, the gold{G5557}, or{G2228} the temple{G3485} that sanctifieth{G37}{(G5723)} the gold{G5557}?
KJV with Strongs
(17) Fools! And blind, because which is greater, the gold or the sanctuary that makes the gold holy?
The F.O.G
"Blind fools! Which is greater – the gold, or the Temple that makes the gold sacred?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gold, or the sanctuary that is sanctifying the gold?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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