17. You fools and blind: for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
18. And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever swears by the gift that is upon it, he is bound.
19. You fools and blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
20. Whoever therefore shall swear by the altar, swears by it, and by all things thereon.