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 they asked him if it was permitted for a man to divorce [his] wife, [in order to] test him.
Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of man, tell a riddle and quote a proverb to the house of Israel,
Acts 5:9
So Peter [said] to her, "How [is it] that it was agreed by you [two] to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband [are] at the door, and they will carry you out!"
1 Corinthians 10:9
nor put Christ to the test, as some of them tested [him], and were destroyed by snakes,

General references

Luke 20:22
Is it permitted [for] us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"