Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “ Rabbi ·Teacher·, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach, for you are not partial to anyone.
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15Then the Pharisees [Separated] went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.
17Tell us what you think: Does Torah ·Teaching· permit paying taxes to Caesar [Ruler], or not?”
Cross References
Psalms 5:9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. 2 Their heart is destruction. 2 Their throat is an open tomb. 2 They flatter with their tongue. + 5:9. Quoted in Rom 3:13 1
Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, 2 but his heart was war. 1 His words were softer than oil, 2 yet they were drawn swords. 1
Isaiah 59:13being rebellious, breaking away from authority thus breaking relationship and denying Adonai, 2 and turning away from following our God, 2 speaking oppression and revolt, 2 conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. 1
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 →