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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)