Luke 20:23
But having perceived their craftiness, he said to them, Why do ye try me?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22Is it permitted for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the Pharisees and Sadducees who came, testing, demanded him to exhibit to them a sign from the sky.
Luke 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, having responded, he said to them, Why do ye deliberate in your hearts?
Luke 11:16And others, challenging, sought from him a sign from the sky.
Luke 20:20And having watched him, they sent forth insidious men pretending themselves to be righteous, so that they might take hold of his word, in order to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God. For it is written, He who catches the wise in their craftiness,
Hebrews 4:13And there is no creature concealed from his presence, but all things are naked and vulnerable to his eyes, before whom is the word to us.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:21-27
Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why… Read the whole commentary →