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 to test him. They asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of Man, compose a riddle and relate a parable to Israel's house.
Acts 5:9
"How could you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord?" Peter asked her. "Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and these men will carry you outside as well."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Let's stop putting the Lord to the test, as some of them were doing, and were destroyed by snakes.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"