Mark 12:15

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.

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Other Translations for Mark 12:15

BSB
But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, "Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect."
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And knowing their skill in deception, he said to them: "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, so that I may see it."
ERV
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.
NHEB
Should we pay, or should we not pay?" But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it."
SMT
Should we give, or not give? And he knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a drachma that I might see it.

Commentary for Mark 12:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 12:15
Summary
Jesus requests coin to expose deception
Event
Coin requested for instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching