Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
¡Están completamente ciegos! ¿Qué es más importante: la ofrenda, o el altar que santifica la ofrenda?
Jesús señala que el altar que santifica es más importante que la ofrenda misma.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the time of Jesus, the religious leaders in Jerusalem, known as the Pharisees and scribes, were often criticized for their emphasis on strict traditions and outward rituals while neglecting true spiritual integrity. Jesus used this illustration of the altar and the gift during His public teachings in the temple to expose their hypocrisy, arguing that the altar, representing God's holiness, makes the gift sacred, not the other way around. This was part of a broader confrontation where Jesus challenged the Jewish authorities for prioritizing human rules over divine principles.
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