Matthew 22:18
But Jesus, perceiving their wickedness, said, Why are ye trying me, hypocrites?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Tell us, therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
19Show me the tribute money. And they brought to him a denary.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to try him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8And Jesus immediately perceiving in his spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, saith to them, Why do ye reason thus in your hearts?
Luke 5:22But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered and said to them, What are ye thinking in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And lo! a certain lawyer stood up to try him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?
John 2:25and had no need that any one should testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9And Peter said to her, Why is it that ye agreed together to try the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of those who have buried thy husband are at the door, and they will carry thee 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 →