Mark 12:15

But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, "Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it."

Ezekiel 17:2

"Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;

Matthew 22:18

But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why put me to the test, you hypocrites?

Mark 10:2

And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"

Luke 20:23

But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,

John 2:24-25

But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people

John 21:17

He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

Acts 5:9

But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test 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

We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents,

Hebrews 4:13

And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Revelation 2:23

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works.

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
And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
Acts 5:9
But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test 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
We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents,

General references

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

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