Matthew 23:19 in the King James Version
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
Context
18 And, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, he is obligated.’
19 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
20 He therefore who swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it.