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Mark 12:15

But Jesus knew their hypocrisy and said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius so I can look at it.”

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In The King James Version

Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

In Context

14When they came, they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you care for no one's opinion, and you do not show partiality between people. You truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or not?”

16They brought one to Jesus. He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar's.”

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Cross References

Matthew 22:18But Jesus understood their wickedness and said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?

Luke 20:23But Jesus understood their craftiness, and said to them,

John 21:17He said to him a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was sad because Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” He said to him, “Lord, you know all things, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

1 Corinthians 10:9Neither let us put Christ to the test, as many of them did and were destroyed by snakes.

Revelation 2:23I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the one who searches thoughts and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.

Matthew Henry on Mark 12:14-18

The Question Respecting Tribute. 13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And… Read the whole commentary →

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