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 up, and to test Him they began to ask Him whether a man should be allowed to divorce his wife.
Acts 5:9
Peter said to her, "How could both of you agree in such a way to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door; they will carry you out, too."
1 Corinthians 10:9
Let us stop trying the Lord's patience, as some of them did, and for it were destroyed by the snakes.

General references

Luke 20:22
Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"