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
And the Pharisees having approached, they demanded of him if it is permitted for a man to divorce a wife, testing him.
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
Acts 5:9
But Peter said to her, How is it that it was agreed by you to challenge the Spirit of Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried thy husband are at the door, and they will carry thee out.
1 Corinthians 10:9
Nor should we challenge the Christ as some of them also challenged, and were destroyed by the serpents.

General references

Luke 20:22
Is it permitted for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?