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 tempting Him, the Pharisees came to Him and asked Him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, put out a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel.
Acts 5:9
Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door and they will carry you out.
1 Corinthians 10:9
Nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted Him and were destroyed by serpents.

General references

Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?