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Matthew 22:15

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¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
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  1. Luke 20:20–26Rank 1 from verse 15
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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.

  2. Mark 12:13–17Rank 2 from verse 15
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    13¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

    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?

    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.

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

    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.

  3. Psalms 2:2Rank 3 from verse 15
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    2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

  4. Psalms 56:5–7Rank 4 from verse 15
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    5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

    6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

    7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

  5. Psalms 59:3Rank 5 from verse 15
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    3For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord.

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Matthew 22:15

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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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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14For many are called, but few are chosen.

15¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

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16And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

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