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Luke 20:23

Luke 20:23
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they could not take hold of his words before the people,.... Which was what they wanted; that if he had dropped any…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 20:20-26

We have here Christ's evading a snare which his enemies laid for him, by proposing a question to him about tribute. We…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Why tempt ye mey&c. Our Lord saw at once that it was a cunning test-question meant only to entrap Him. Not for a moment…