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 Pharisees coming near were questioning him - whether it is allowed a husband to divorce a wife, testing him.
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man Put thou forth a riddle And speak thou a parable,- Unto the house of Israel:
Acts 5:9
And, Peter, said unto her - Why was it agreed by you to put to the proof the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of them that have buried thy husband, are at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.
1 Corinthians 10:9
Neither let us be putting the Lord to the test, as, some of them, put him to the test, and, by the serpents, were perishing;
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Luke 20:22
Is it allowable for us to give, unto Caesar, tribute, or not?