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 there came unto him Pharisees, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? trying him.
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Acts 5:9
But Peter'said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to try the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them that have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out.
1 Corinthians 10:9
Neither let us make trial of the Lord, as some of them made trial, and perished by the serpents.

General references

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

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