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
Some Pharisees came up, and in order to test him asked him whether a man should be allowed to divorce his wife.
Acts 5:9
Peter said to her, "How could you two agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? There at the door are the footsteps of the men who buried your husband, and they will carry you out also."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Let us not try the Lord's patience too far, as some of them did, for they were killed for it by the snakes.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it right for us to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?"