Mark 12:15
Shall we pay, or not pay?" But he, knowing well their hypocrisy, said to them. "Why are you testing me? Bring me a dollar for me to look at."
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
16And they brought it. "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" "Caesar’s," they answered.
Cross References
Matthew 22:18And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said.
Luke 20:23But he perceived their knavery and answered.
John 21:17The third time Jesus asked him, "Am I really dear to you?" Peter was grieved because the third time he asked, "Am I really dear to you?" and he answered, "Master, you know all things, you know that you are dear to me."
1 Corinthians 10:9Neither must we presume upon the patience of our Lord, as some of them presumed, and were destroyed by the serpents;
Revelation 2:23And moreover, her children will I kill with pestilence. And all the churches shall know that I am he who searches the hearts and souls of men. I will give to each of you according to his works.
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 →