Mark 12:15

Should we pay, or should we not pay?" Knowing their hypocrisy, Jesus said to them: "Why are you testing me? Bring me a florin to look at."

Matthew 22:18

Perceiving their malice, Jesus answered: "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?

Mark 10:2

Presently some Pharisees came up and, to test him, asked: "Has a husband the right to divorce his wife?"

Luke 20:23

Seeing through their deceitfulness, Jesus said to them:

John 2:24-25

But Jesus did not trust himself to them, since he could read every heart,

John 21:17

The third time, Jesus said to him: "Simon, son of John, are you my friend?" Peter was hurt at his third question being 'Are you my friend?'; and exclaimed: "Master, you know everything! You can tell that I am your friend." "Feed my sheep," said Jesus.

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too."

1 Corinthians 10:9

Nor let us try the patience of the Lord too far, as some of them tried it, with the result that they 'were, one after another, destroyed by the snakes.'

Hebrews 4:13

There is no created thing that can hide itself from the sight of God. Everything is exposed and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we have to give account.

Revelation 2:23

I will also put her children to death; and all the Churches shall learn that I am he who 'looks into the hearts and souls of men'; and I will give to each one of you what his life deserves.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Why

Mark 10:2
Presently some Pharisees came up and, to test him, asked: "Has a husband the right to divorce his wife?"
Acts 5:9
Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Nor let us try the patience of the Lord too far, as some of them tried it, with the result that they 'were, one after another, destroyed by the snakes.'

General references

Luke 20:22
Are we right in paying tribute to the Emperor or not?"