Mark 12:15
But He knew their hypocrisy, and said to them, Why do ye tempt me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
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Matthew 22:18But Jesus knew their malice, and said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites?
Luke 20:23But He perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why do ye tempt me?
John 21:17He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me? Peter was grieved, that He said to him the third time, Dost thou love me? And he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things, Thou knowest that I love Thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
1 Corinthians 10:9Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted Him, and were destroyed by serpents: nor murmur,
Revelation 2:23and I will cut off her children by death; and all the churches shall know, that I am He who searcheth the reins and hearts, and I will give unto every one 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 →