Mark 12:15 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)15 Should we pay it, or should we not pay it?” But Jesus was aware of their hypocrisy and said to them, “Bring me the coin so I can see it.” [Note: The amount of this coin was equivalent to one twelve-hour day of a farm laborer’s pay, or about $108 in 2005]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176915 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition15 Should we pay [them] or should we not pay [them]? But knowing their hypocrisy, He asked them, Why do you put Me to the test? Bring Me a coin (a denarius), so I may see it. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it. See the chapterCommon English Bible15 Since Jesus recognized their deceit, he said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a coin. Show it to me.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version15 And knowing their skill in deception, he said to them: "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, so that I may see it." See the chapter |