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 the Pharisees having come near, asked him, if it is lawful for a man to loose his wife; tempting him.
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, propose an enigma and use a parable to the house of Israel;
Acts 5:9
And Peter said to her, For what was it agreed by you to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them having interred thy husband at the door, and they shall carry thee out.
1 Corinthians 10:9
Neither should we tempt Christ, as also some of them tempted, and were destroyed by serpents.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not