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]])