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 approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”
Ezekiel 17:2
“Son of man, pose a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.
Acts 5:9
Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”
1 Corinthians 10:9
Let us not test Christ as some of them did and were destroyed by snakes.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”