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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Luke 20:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 20 — Context

20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

21

And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

22

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no?

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

24

Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cesar’s.

25

And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

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And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Luke 20:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:23 say?
Luke 20:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?”
Where is Luke 20:23 in the Bible?
Luke 20:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:23.
What translation should I read Luke 20:23 in?
Luke 20:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:23?
Luke 20:23 reads (KJVA): “But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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