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Luke 20:23 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 20:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?”
Luke 20:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 20:23
But he perceived their craftiness (κατανοήσας δὲ αὐτῶν τὴν πανουργίαν, katanoēsas de autōn tēn panοurgian)—the verb κατανοέω (katanoeō) means to discern thoroughly, perceive completely. Jesus sees through their πανουργία (panourgia), a term meaning cunning, trickery, unscrupulous cleverness—the same word Paul uses in 2 Corinthians 4:2 for shameful hidden ways.Why tempt ye me? (τί με πειράζετε, ti me peirazete)—the verb πειράζω (peirazō) can mean 'test' or 'tempt.' They're not seeking wisdom but attempting to ensnare him, echoing Satan's temptations in the wilderness. Jesus's question exposes t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 20:23
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“perceiving their thoughts”
“and said”
“He has taken the wise in their craftiness.{Job 5:13}”
“Rise up, and stand in the middle. He arose and stood.”
“and sent out spies”
“tested me”
“and testing him”
“the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry”
“as some of them tested”
“testing him”