Matthew 23:16 introduces the false teaching about swearing by temple vs gold—the backdrop for Jesus' rebuke about the altar and gift.

Matthew 23:17 directly parallels the logic: 'which is greater, the gold or the temple?'—mirroring the gift/altar question here.

Matthew 5:23 uses the same altar and gift imagery, adding that reconciliation must precede offering—deepening the meaning of the altar's sanctity.

Exodus 29:37 declares the altar most holy and that whatever touches it becomes holy—directly supporting Jesus' point that the altar sanctifies the gift.

Exodus 30:29 states consecrated items make whatever touches them holy—a parallel principle to the altar sanctifying the gift.

Numbers 7:1 records the dedication of the altar, establishing its sanctification—the basis for Jesus' point that the altar sanctifies the gift.