Luke 20:23
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt all of you me?
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
In Context
22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
24Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription has it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
Luke 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason all of you in your hearts?
Luke 11:16And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
Luke 20:20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, (o. logos) that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness.
Hebrews 4:13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. (o. logos)
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 →