Luke 20:23
But he saw through their trick and said to them,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22Is it right for us to make payment of taxes to Caesar or not?
24Let me see a penny. Whose image and name are on it? And they said, Caesar's.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the Pharisees and Sadducees came and, testing him, made a request to him to give them a sign from heaven.
Luke 5:22But Jesus, who had knowledge of their thoughts, said to them, Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Luke 11:16And others, testing him, were looking for a sign from heaven from him.
Luke 20:20And they kept watch on him, and sent out secret representatives, who were acting the part of good men, in order that they might get something from his words, on account of which they might give him up to the government and into the power of the ruler.
1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolish before God. As it is said in the holy Writings, He who takes the wise in their secret designs:
Hebrews 4:13And there is nothing made which is not completely clear to him; there is nothing covered, but all things are open to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
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 →