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
Pharisees came to Jesus to test Him [intending to trick Him into saying something wrong], and asked Him, “Is it lawful [according to Scripture] for a man to divorce his wife and send her away?”
Ezekiel 17:2
“Son of man, ask a riddle and tell a parable to the house of Israel,
Acts 5:9
Then Peter said to her, “How could you two have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”
1 Corinthians 10:9
We must not tempt the Lord [that is, test His patience, question His purpose or exploit His goodness], as some of them did—and they were killed by serpents.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful [according to Jewish law and tradition] for us to pay taxes (tribute money) to Caesar or not?”