en_tn/mat/23/18.md

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Jesus continues to speak against the religious leaders because of their hypocrisy.
## blind people ##
spiritually blind people (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
## which is greater, the gift, or the altar that consecrates the gift? ##
Jesus uses this question to point out something they already know. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
## the gift ##
a sacrifice of an animal or ground grain brought to God before it had been laid on the altar. Once laid on the altar, it was an offering. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])