Lucas 20:23

23 Mas Jesus, percebendo a astúcia deles, disse-lhes:

Lucas 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.

Lucas 20:23 In-Context

21 Estes, pois, o interrogaram, dizendo: Mestre, sabemos que falas e ensinas retamente, e que não consideras a aparência da pessoa, mas ensinas segundo a verdade o caminho de Deus;

22 é-nos lícito dar tributo a César, ou não?

23 Mas Jesus, percebendo a astúcia deles, disse-lhes:

24 Mostrai-me um denário. De quem é a imagem e a inscrição que ele tem? Responderam: De César.

25 Disse-lhes então: Dai, pois, a César o que é de César, e a Deus o que é de Deus.