Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him, together with some of Herod's supporters. “Teacher, we know you are a honest man, and that you teach God's way is the truth,” they began. “You don't allow yourself to be influenced by anyone, and you don't care about rank or status.
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15Then the Pharisees left and met together to plot how they could trap him by what he said.
17So let us know your opinion. Is it right to pay Caesar's taxes, or not?”
Cross References
1 Kings 22:14But Micaiah replied, “As the Lord lives, I can only say what my God tells me.”
Psalms 5:9Nothing they say can be trusted; their main desire is to destroy. Their throat is like an open grave; their tongues are full of flattery.
Psalms 55:21What he says is as smooth as butter, but inside he plans war; his words are as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.
Isaiah 59:13We have disobeyed and denied you, Lord; we have turned our backs on our God. We have encouraged oppression and rebellion, telling lies we've carefully thought out.
Ezekiel 33:30Son of man, your people are talking about you out in the streets and in the doorways of their houses. They encourage one another, saying, ‘Come on! Let's go and hear a message from the Lord!’
Malachi 2:6He taught the people the truth; nothing in his teaching was false. He walked with me in peace and did what was right, and he helped many to turn away from sin.
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 →