Luke 20:21

American Standard Version (1901)

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person [of any], but of a truth teachest the way of God:

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  • Matt 22:16 : 16 And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.
  • 1 Thess 2:4-5 : 4 but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts. 5 For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
  • 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
  • Job 34:19 : 19 That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.
  • Ps 12:2 : 2 They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
  • Ps 55:21 : 21 His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
  • Jer 42:2-3 : 2 and said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we pray thee, our supplication be presented before thee, and pray for us unto Jehovah thy God, even for all this remnant; for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us: 3 that Jehovah thy God may show us the way wherein we should walk, and the thing that we should do.
  • Matt 26:49-50 : 49 And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, [do] that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
  • Mark 12:14 : 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
  • John 3:2 : 2 the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.
  • Acts 10:34-35 : 34 And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
  • Gal 1:10 : 10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
  • Gal 2:6 : 6 But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man's person)--they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

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    15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in [his] talk.

    16And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

    17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

    18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

  • Mark 12:13-17
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    13And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.

    14And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

    15Shall 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.

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

    17And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. And they marvelled greatly at him.

  • Luke 20:22-26
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    22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

    23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,

    24Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Caesar's.

    25And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.

    26And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

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    1And it came to pass, on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, there came upon him the chief priests and the scribes with the elders;

    2and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

    3And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you a question; and tell me:

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    20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.

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    23And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

    24And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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    19The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.

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    20And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

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    21Why askest thou me? Ask them that have heard [me], what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.

  • Luke 20:39-40
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    39And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.

    40For they durst not any more ask him any question.

  • Mark 11:28
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    28and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?

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    2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

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    27And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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    34Jesus answered, Sayest thou this of thyself, or did others tell it thee concerning me?

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    21and they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs.

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    41Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

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    45And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,

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    7And they answered, that they knew not whence [it was] .

    8And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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    20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and mother.

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    14and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

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    19But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

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    35And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying him:

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    30They answered and said unto him, If this man were not an evildoer, we should not have delivered him up unto thee.

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    19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.

    20And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.

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    24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekel?

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    21And they said unto him, We neither received letters from Judaea concerning thee, nor did any of the brethren come hither and report or speak any harm of thee.

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    33And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

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    22And they were astonished at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

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    26And lo, he speaketh openly, and they say nothing unto him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is the Christ?

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    34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.