577 B
577 B
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)