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href="/bsb/luke/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He saw through their duplicity and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He saw through their trickery and said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having perceived their craftiness, He said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He saw through their trickery and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But He detected their trickery and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But He detected their trickery and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But He perceived their craftiness and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But He saw through their trickery and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But detecting their craftiness, he said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But detecting their craftiness, He said to them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus knew they were trying to trick him. So he told them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He saw through their scheme, so he said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus saw through their trick and said to them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But he discerned their craftiness and responded to them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them, ?Why do you test Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus perceived their deceit and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt ye me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But He saw through their knavery and replied,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test me? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He, having perceived their craftiness, said to them, “Why do you tempt Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having perceived their craftiness, He said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he, having perceived their craftiness, said unto them, 'Why me do ye tempt?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having perceived their craft, he said to them, Why tempt ye me?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he considering their guile, said to them: Why tempt you me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But realizing their deceitfulness, he said to them: “Why do you test me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Recognizing their craftiness he said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he perceived their craftiness and said to them,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he understood their craftiness and said, Why do you tempt me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“But he perceived their cunning and he said, “Why are you testing me?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But he perceived their cunning, and said to them: Why do you tempt me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He knowing their rascality, said to them, <FR>Why tempt ye me?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then he, aware of their crafty design, said unto them, Why tempt ye me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus perceiving their malicious design, said to them, why do you practise upon me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But He saw through their knavery and replied,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But, perceiving their craftiness, He said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But He perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, <FR>Why do ye tempt me?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/20-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8005" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Paying Taxes to Caesar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2657.htm" title="2657: Katanoēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To take note of, perceive, consider carefully, discern, detect, make account of. From kata and noieo; to observe fully.">Jesus saw through</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3834.htm" title="3834: panourgian (N-AFS) -- Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry.">duplicity</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">24</span>“Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” “Caesar’s,” they answered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Matthew 22:18</a></span><br />But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-15.htm">Mark 12:15</a></span><br />But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a></span><br />But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a></span><br />But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-6.htm">John 8:6</a></span><br />They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a></span><br />would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Proverbs 15:11</a></span><br />Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a></span><br />As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-64.htm">John 6:64</a></span><br />However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Acts 1:24</a></span><br />And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a></span><br />Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt you me?</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22</a></b></br> But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Luke 6:8</a></b></br> But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Luke 11:17</a></b></br> But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house <i>divided</i> against a house falleth.</p><p class="hdg">Why.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a></b></br> And they watched <i>him</i>, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-16.htm">Luke 11:16,53,54</a></b></br> And others, tempting <i>him</i>, sought of him a sign from heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-9.htm">Psalm 95:9</a></b></br> When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/26-10.htm">Craftiness</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Detected</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Duplicity</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Knavery</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/luke/17-14.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/4-12.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Test</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Trick</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-11.htm">Trickery</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Craftiness</a> <a href="/john/1-47.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/john/3-20.htm">Detected</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Duplicity</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Knavery</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/acts/5-9.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Test</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-21.htm">Trick</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Trickery</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But Jesus saw through their duplicity</b><br>Jesus demonstrates His divine insight and wisdom by perceiving the true intentions of those questioning Him. This ability to discern hearts is consistent with His nature as God, who knows all things (<a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>). The term "duplicity" indicates deceitfulness and hypocrisy, which were common traits among the religious leaders who often opposed Jesus. This moment reflects the broader theme of Jesus confronting the religious hypocrisy of the Pharisees and Sadducees, as seen throughout the Gospels (<a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a>).<p><b>and said to them</b><br>Jesus responds directly to their challenge, showcasing His authority and ability to address deceit with truth. His response is not only a defense but also a teaching moment for His disciples and the crowd. This interaction is part of a larger narrative where Jesus is questioned about paying taxes to Caesar, a politically and religiously charged issue (<a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20-26</a>). By addressing them, Jesus fulfills His role as a teacher and prophet, often using questions and parables to reveal deeper truths (<a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts and is approached by religious leaders attempting to trap Him with a question about paying taxes to Caesar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_herodians.htm">Pharisees and Herodians</a></b><br>These groups, often at odds with each other, unite in their opposition to Jesus. They attempt to ensnare Him with a politically charged question.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/denarius.htm">Denarius</a></b><br>A Roman coin used during the time of Jesus, bearing the image of Caesar. It becomes a focal point in Jesus' teaching about civic duty and allegiance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a></b><br>The setting of this encounter, where Jesus is teaching and where the religious leaders confront Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesar.htm">Caesar</a></b><br>The Roman emperor, whose image on the denarius symbolizes the political authority of Rome over the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_deception.htm">Discernment in Deception</a></b><br>Jesus demonstrates divine discernment by seeing through the deceitful intentions of the Pharisees and Herodians. As believers, we are called to seek wisdom and discernment through the Holy Spirit to navigate situations where others may have hidden agendas.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/allegiance_and_authority.htm">Allegiance and Authority</a></b><br>Jesus' response about the denarius teaches us about the balance between our earthly responsibilities and our ultimate allegiance to God. We are to respect and fulfill our civic duties while recognizing that our highest loyalty is to God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_speech.htm">Wisdom in Speech</a></b><br>Jesus' answer is a model of wisdom and tact. He avoids the trap set for Him and provides a profound teaching. We should strive to speak with wisdom and grace, especially when faced with challenging questions or situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/image_and_identity.htm">Image and Identity</a></b><br>The denarius bears Caesar's image, but we are made in the image of God. This reminds us of our identity and purpose as God's creation, called to reflect His character in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_mary_meet_and_recognize_jesus.htm">When did Mary Magdalene first meet the resurrected Jesus, and how did she react? She met him outside the tomb, mistook him for a gardener, then recognized him when he said her name (John 20:11-17).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_women_visit_jesus'_tomb.htm">Why did the women visit the tomb? To anoint Jesus with spices (Mark 16:1; Luke 23:55-24:1), to see the tomb (Matthew 28:1), or for no specified reason (John 20:1).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_both_thieves_mock_jesus.htm">Did both thieves crucified with Jesus mock him? Yes (Mark 15:32) or No, one mocked and the other defended him (Luke 23:43)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Their craftiness.</span>--The Greek noun does not appear in the other Gospels, but is used four times by St. Paul, as in <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm" title="But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.">2Corinthians 4:2</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm" title="That we from now on be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;">Ephesians 4:14</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/20-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus] saw through</span><br /><span class="grk">Κατανοήσας</span> <span class="translit">(Katanoēsas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2657.htm">Strong's 2657: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take note of, perceive, consider carefully, discern, detect, make account of. From kata and noieo; to observe fully.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">duplicity</span><br /><span class="grk">πανουργίαν</span> <span class="translit">(panourgian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3834.htm">Strong's 3834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] said</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτούς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/20-23.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 20:23 But he perceived their craftiness and said (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/20-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 20:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 20:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/20-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 20:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 20:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>