Luke 20:23
But, observing their villainy, he said unto them—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22Is it allowable for us to give, unto Caesar, tribute, or not?
24Shew me a denary. Of whom, hath it an image and inscription? And, they, said—Of Caesar.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And, the Pharisees and Sadducees coming near, putting him to the test, requested him, a sign out of the heaven, to shew unto them.
Luke 5:22And Jesus, taking note of their reasonings, answering, said unto them—Why are ye reasoning in your hearts?
Luke 11:16and, others, putting him to the test, a sign out of heaven, were seeking from him.
Luke 20:20And, watching narrowly, they sent forth suborned men, feigning themselves to be, righteous, that they might lay hold of a word of his, so as to deliver him up unto the rule and the authority of the governor.
1 Corinthians 3:19For, the wisdom of this world, is, foolishness with God; for it is written—He that taketh the wise in their knavery,—
Hebrews 4:13And there is, no created thing, can be secreted before him, but, all things, are naked and exposed to his eyes:—as to whom is, our discourse.
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 →