Luke 20:23
But He perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why do ye tempt me?
1770 John Worsley NT
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 to Cesar, or not?
24Shew me a penny: whose image and inscription hath it? and they answered, Cesar's.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the pharisees and sadducees came to Him, and captiously asked Him to shew them a sign from heaven.
Luke 5:22but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?
Luke 11:16and others, to try Him, desired of Him a sign from heaven.
Luke 20:20And they watched Him and sent out spies, pretending to be righteous men, to lay hold of his words, that they might deliver Him up to 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 taketh the wise in their own craftiness:"
Hebrews 4:13And there is no creature concealed from his sight: but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him, to whom we are to give an account.
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 →