Luke 20:23

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

Cross-references

Luke 20:20 Historical context

Luke 20:20 describes the spies pretending sincerity — Jesus perceives this exact craftiness in the following verse.

Luke 5:22 Related theme

In Luke 5:22, Jesus similarly perceives the thoughts of religious leaders, demonstrating his divine insight into hidden motives.

Luke 6:8 Parallel

Luke 6:8 records Jesus knowing their thoughts about healing on the Sabbath, another instance of him perceiving hidden opposition.

Luke 11:17 Parallel

Luke 11:17 shows Jesus knowing their thoughts when accused of using Beelzebul, same pattern of perceiving malice.

Luke 11:54 Parallel

Luke 11:54 explicitly says they were plotting to catch him in his words — exactly the same trap as here.

In Matthew 16:1, Pharisees and Sadducees test Jesus by asking for a sign — same testing spirit.

Matthew 22:18 is the parallel account where Jesus says 'Why are you testing me, hypocrites?' — same event.

Mark 12:15 Parallel

Mark 12:15 is the parallel account where Jesus says 'Why are you testing me?' — clarifying their hypocrisy.

John 2:24 Allusion

John 2:24 states Jesus knew all people, explaining his ability to perceive their craftiness here.

John 2:25 Allusion

John 2:25 further emphasizes that Jesus knew what was in man, underlying his perception of the spies' deceit.

Hebrews 4:13 Related theme

Hebrews 4:13 affirms that nothing is hidden from God's sight, which Jesus embodies here by perceiving their trickery.