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Mark 12:15

Integrity

13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?

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.

16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar’s.

17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”
KJV
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.
WEB
Shall we give, or shall we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.”
ASV
Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.
DARBY
Should we give, or should we not give? But he knowing their hypocrisy said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a denarius that I may see [it].
BLB
But knowing their hypocrisy, He said to them, “Why do you⁺ test Me? Bring Me a denarius, so that I might see [it].”
ÅB
Men da han så deres hykleri, sa han til dem: Hvorfor frister dere meg? Kom hit med en penning og la meg få se den!
OTB
Skal vi betale eller skal vi ikke?" Men Jesus, som kjente deres hykleri, sa: "Hvorfor prøver dere å fange meg? Bring meg en denar for å se på."
B1930
Men da han så deres hykleri, sa han til dem: Hvorfor frister I mig? Kom hit med en penning og la mig få se den!

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Cross references

  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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  • Ezekiel 17:2

    Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

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  • Matthew 22:18

    But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

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  • Acts 5:9

    Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

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  • Hebrews 4:13

    Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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  • Luke 20:23

    But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

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  • John 2:24–25

    But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:9

    Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

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