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.

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Bible References

Why

Mark 10:2
Pharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
Acts 5:9
But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Neither let us test the Christ, as some of them tested, and perished by the serpents.

General references

Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"