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
Some Pharisees [i.e., a strict sect of the Jewish religion] came to Him [and attempted] to test Him by asking, "Is it permissible by the law of Moses for a man to divorce his wife?"
Acts 5:9
Then Peter said to her, "Why did you agree together [with your husband] to put the Holy Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the ones who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out [to bury you, too]."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Neither should we put the Lord to a test as some of them did, and were killed by snake bites [See Num. 21:5ff].
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"