Mark 12:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

"Should we pay taxes or not?" But Jesus saw right through their fake question and said, "Why are you trying to trap me? Bring me a coin so I can look at it."

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus always sees through people's hidden agendas and fake questions.

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