Matthew 22:18
Perceiving their malice, Jesus answered, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Tell us, then, what you think. Are we right in paying taxes to the Emperor, or not?”
19Show me the coin with which the tax is paid.” And, when they had brought him a coin,
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
Mark 2:8Jesus, at once intuitively aware that they were debating with themselves in this way, said to them, “Why are you debating in your minds about this?
Luke 5:22When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed, “What are you debating with yourselves?
Luke 10:25Just then a student of the Law came forward to test Jesus further. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do if I am to gain eternal life?”
John 2:25He did not need anyone to tell him about people because he could read what was in them.
Acts 5:9Then Peter said, “How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The footsteps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will 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 →