Lucas 20:23

23 Jesús se dio cuenta de la trampa y dijo:

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 —Maestro —le dijeron—, sabemos que dices y enseñas lo que es correcto y no te dejas influir por lo que piensan otros. Enseñas con verdad el camino de Dios.

22 Ahora dinos, ¿es correcto que paguemos impuestos al César o no?

23 Jesús se dio cuenta de la trampa y dijo:

24 —Al César —contestaron.

25 —dijo—,