Matthew 22:18
Jesus knew their motives were evil. He asked them, “Why are you trying to trap me, you hypocrites?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17So let us know your opinion. Is it right to pay Caesar's taxes, or not?”
19Show me the coin that is used to pay the tax.” They brought a denarius coin to him.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1The Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, demanding that he show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8Jesus knew right away what they were thinking. He said to them, “Why are you thinking like this?
Luke 5:22Jesus knew what they were arguing about, so he asked them, “Why are you thinking to question this?
Luke 10:25Once an expert in religious law stood up and tried to trap Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “What do I have to do to gain eternal life?”
John 2:25He didn't need anyone to tell him about human nature for he knew the way people think.
Acts 5:9Then Peter told her, “How could you agree together to swindle the Spirit of the Lord? Look, those who buried your husband are just returning, and they'll carry you out too!”
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 →