17. You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?
18. You also say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.'
19. You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?
20. Therefore, anyone who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.