Mark 12:15
But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, 'Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius so that I may see it.'
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Shall we pay, or shall 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.'
King James Version 1611 (Original)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Shall we give,{G1325} or{G2228} shall we{G1325} not{G3361} give?{G1325} But{G1161} he,{G3588} knowing{G1492} their{G846} hypocrisy,{G5272} said{G2036} unto them,{G846} Why{G5101} make ye{G3985} trial of me?{G3427} bring{G5342} me{G3165} a denarius,{G1220} that{G2443} I may see{G1492} it.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Shall we give{G1325}{(G5632)}, or{G2228} shall we not{G3361} give{G1325}{(G5632)}? But{G1161} he, knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} their{G846} hypocrisy{G5272}, said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, Why{G5101} tempt ye{G3985}{(G5719)} me{G3165}? bring{G5342}{(G5720)} me{G3427} a penny{G1220}, that{G2443} I may see{G1492}{(G5632)} it.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Ought we to geve or ought we not to geve? He vnderstode their simulacion and sayde vnto them: Why tepte ye me? Brynge me a peny that I maye se yt.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Ought we to geue it, or ought we not to geue it? But he perceaued their ypocrisye, and sayde vnto them: Why tempte ye me? Brynge me a peny, that I maye se it.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Should we giue it, or should we not giue it? But he knew their hypocrisie, and said vnto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a peny, that I may see it.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Ought we to geue, or ought we not to geue? But he seeyng their hypocrisie, sayde vnto them: Why tempt ye me? Bryng me a penie, that I may see it.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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].
Webster's Bible (1833)
Shall we give, or shall we not give?" But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it."
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, `Why me do ye tempt? bring me a denary, that I may see;'
American Standard Version (1901)
Shall 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.
American Standard Version (1901)
Shall 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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Are we to give or not to give? But he, conscious of their false hearts, said to them, Why do you put me to the test? give me a penny, so that I may see it.
World English Bible (2000)
Shall we give, or shall we not give?" But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
But he saw through their hypocrisy and said to them,“Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.”
Referenced Verses
- Ezek 17:2 : 2 Son of man, pose a riddle and tell a parable to the house of Israel.
- Matt 22:18 : 18 But Jesus, perceiving their malice, said, 'Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
- Mark 10:2 : 2 Some Pharisees approached him to test him, asking, 'Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?'
- Luke 20:23 : 23 But he perceived their craftiness and said to them, 'Why are you testing me?'
- John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all people. 25 He did not need anyone to testify about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in each person.
- John 21:17 : 17 The third time, Jesus asked, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt that Jesus asked him a third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
- Acts 5:9 : 9 Then Peter said to her, 'Why did you agree together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.'
- 1 Cor 10:9 : 9 We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and they were killed by snakes.
- Heb 4:13 : 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account.
- Rev 2:23 : 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
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25 (They said to him, 'Master, he already has ten minas!')
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