17 Ye fools, and blind: for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
Matthew 23:17 Cross References - Webster
Exodus 30:26-29
26 And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation with it, and the ark of the testimony,
27 And the table and all its vessels, and the candlestick and its vessels, and the altar of incense,
28 And the altar of burnt-offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its foot.
29 And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatever toucheth them shall be holy.
Numbers 16:38-39
38 The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign to the children of Israel.
39 And Eleazar the priest took the brazen censers, with which they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad plates for a covering of the altar:
Psalms 94:8
8 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Matthew 23:19
19 Ye fools, and blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?