But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, "Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect." Cross References Matthew 20:2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. Mark 12:14 "Teacher," they said, "we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?" Mark 12:16 So they brought it, and He asked them, "Whose image is this? And whose inscription?" "Caesar's," they answered. John 8:6 They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. Treasury of Scripture Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt you me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. knowing. Matthew 22:18 Luke 20:23 John 2:24,25 Why. Mark 10:2 Ezekiel 17:2 Acts 5:9 a penny. |