Luke 20:23

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 20:23

BSB

But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them,

AKJV

But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt you me?

CPDV

But realizing their deceitfulness, he said to them: "Why do you test me?

ERV

But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,

NHEB

But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,

SMT

And having perceived their craft, he said to them, Why tempt ye me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 20:23

ButG1161ConjunctionheperceivedG2657Verb theirG846 craftinessG3834Noun FeminineandsaidG2036 untoG4314Preposition themG846 WhyG5101temptyeG3985Verb meG3165

Commentary for Luke 20:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 20:23

Summary

Jesus perceives their deceitful motivation

Place

Temple

Event

Jesus detects trap

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD