Luke 20:23

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Luke 20:23

But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

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Bible References

He

When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you raising objections within yourselves?

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and stand here." So he rose and stood there.

But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls.

But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.

For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness."

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

Why

Then they watched him carefully and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They wanted to take advantage of what he might say so that they could deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

Others, to test him, began asking for a sign from heaven.

where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

Now when the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, "Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?

And let us not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by snakes.