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
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.'

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