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Mark 12:15

And he knew their wile, and said to them: Why tempt ye me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

14And these came, and asked him: Teacher; we know that thou art veracious, and hast no fear of man; for thou regardest not the face of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give capitation money to Caesar; or not? Shall we give, or not give?

16And they brought one to him. And he said to them: Whose is this image and inscription? They said to him: Caesar's.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:18But Jesus knew their wickedness, and said: Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

Luke 20:23But he perceived their craftiness, and said: Why tempt ye me?

John 21:17Again, Jesus said to him the third time: Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? And it grieved Cephas, that he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me; and he said to him: My Lord, thou understandest all things, thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep for me.

1 Corinthians 10:9Neither let us tempt the Messiah, as some of them tempted; and serpents destroyed them.

Revelation 2:23And her children will I slay with death: and all the churches shall know, that I am he who searcheth reins and hearts; and I will render to each of you according to your 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 →

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