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Luke 20:23

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What does Luke 20:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,
Luke 20:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
21And 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:
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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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But he perceived their craftiness, etc.] Knowing what was in them, and being a discerner of the thoughts and intents of their hearts, he clearly saw that their view was either, that they might have a charge against him to the Roman governor, should he declare against payment of tribute; or that they might expose him to the people of the Jews, should he assert the lawfulness of it: and said unto them, why tempt ye me? with this ensnaring question.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this explained in the Matthew 22:15-33 notes, and Mark 12:13-27 notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 5:22, Luk 6:8, Luk 11:17; Joh 2:24, Joh 2:25; Co1 3:19; Heb 4:13 Why: Luk 20:20, Luk 11:16, Luk 11:53, Luk 11:54; Psa 95:9; Mat 16:1, Mat 22:18; Co1 10:9 Luke 20:24”
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