Luke 20:23

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Summary

Luke 20:23

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

He

Why

1 Corinthians 10:9

Bible References

He

When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed: "What are you debating with yourselves?

Jesus, however, knew what was in the their minds, and said to the man whose hand was withered: "Stand up and come out into the middle." The man stood up;

Jesus himself, however, was aware of what they were thinking, and said to them: "Any kingdom wholly divided against itself becomes a desolation; and a divided house falls.

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

For in God's sight this world's wisdom is folly. Scripture tells of-'One who catches the wise in their own craftiness,'

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.

Why

Having watched their opportunity, they afterwards sent some spies, who pretended to be good men, to catch Jesus in the course of conversation, and so enable them to give him up to the Governor's jurisdiction and authority.

While others, to test him, asked him for some sign from the heavens.

Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.

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

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.'