Luke 20:23
But he perceived their knavery and answered.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22"Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar or not?"
24"Show me a shilling. Whose image and superscription does it bear?" "Caesar’s," they replied.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came to him, and in order to test him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Luke 5:22Conscious of their cavilings, Jesus answered, saying.
Luke 11:16Others, tempting him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven.
Luke 20:20So they watched him, and sent spies who pretended to be honest men, in order to seize on his speech, and to deliver him up to authority and jurisdiction of the governor.
1 Corinthians 3:19For the philosophy of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. It is written, He snares the wise in their own craftiness,
Hebrews 4:13And there is not a creature hidden form him, but all things are naked and laid prostrate before 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 →