Luc 20:23

23 Jésus, apercevant leur ruse, leur répondit:

Luc 20:23 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 20:23

But he perceived their craftiness
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.

Luc 20:23 In-Context

21 Ces gens lui posèrent cette question: Maître, nous savons que tu parles et enseignes droitement, et que tu ne regardes pas à l'apparence, mais que tu enseignes la voie de Dieu selon la vérité.

22 Nous est-il permis, ou non, de payer le tribut à César?

23 Jésus, apercevant leur ruse, leur répondit:

24 Montrez-moi un denier. De qui porte-t-il l'effigie et l'inscription? De César, répondirent-ils.

25 Alors il leur dit: Rendez donc à César ce qui est à César, et à Dieu ce qui est à Dieu.