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, corning to Him, were asking Him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife!" tempting Him.
Acts 5:9
But Peter said to her, "Why is it that it was agreed by you to tempt 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 let us tempt the Lord, as some of them tempted Him, and perished by the serpents.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?"