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Mark 12:13

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¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
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  1. Luke 11:54Rank 1 from verse 13
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    54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

  2. Luke 20:20–26Rank 2 from verse 13
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    20And they watched him, 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.

    21And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

    22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?

    23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

    24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s.

    25And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

    26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

  3. Mark 3:6Rank 3 from verse 13
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    6And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

  4. Mark 8:15Rank 4 from verse 13
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    15And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

  5. Isaiah 29:21Rank 5 from verse 13
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    21That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

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Mark 12:13

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

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catch

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To seize, capture, take hold of, or ensnare; to fasten upon words or speech; or, of fire, to take or communicate flame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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12:13¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

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12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?

12:15Shall 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.

12:16And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar’s.

12:17And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

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