Mark 12:15
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.'
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, 'Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius so that I may see it.'
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.
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, present a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel;
- Matt 22:18 : 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
- Mark 10:2 : 2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? testing him.
- Luke 20:23 : 23 But he perceived their trickery, and said to them, Why do you test me?
- John 2:24-25 : 24 But Jesus did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all men, 25 And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
- John 21:17 : 17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep.
- Acts 5:9 : 9 Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.
- 1 Cor 10:9 : 9 Do not tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by snakes.
- Heb 4:13 : 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
- Rev 2:23 : 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.
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