Matthew 22:18
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said: “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?”
19Show me the coin of the census tax.” And they offered him a denarius.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And Pharisees and Sadducees approached him to test him, and they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8At once, Jesus, realizing in his spirit that they were thinking this within themselves, said to them: “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
Luke 5:22But when Jesus realized their thoughts, responding, he said to them: “What are you thinking in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And behold, a certain expert in the law rose up, testing him and saying, “Teacher, what must I do to possess eternal life?”
John 2:25and because he had no need of anyone to offer testimony about a man. For he knew what was within a man.
Acts 5:9And Peter said to her: “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out!”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:16-23
The Question Respecting Tribute. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And 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. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19… Read the whole commentary →