Luke 20:23
But Jesus understood their craftiness, and said to them,
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
24“Show me a denarius. Whose image and name is on it?” They said, “Caesar's.”
Cross References
Matthew 16:1The Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from the sky.
Luke 5:22But Jesus, perceiving what they were thinking, answered and said to them, “Why are you questioning this in your hearts?
Luke 11:16Others tested him and sought from him a sign from heaven.
Luke 20:20Watching him carefully, they sent out spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might find fault with his speech, so as 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 with God. For it is written, 1 “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
Hebrews 4:13Nothing created is hidden before God. Instead, everything is bare and open to the eyes of the one to whom we must give account.
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 →