Matthew 22:18
But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Tell us then, what do yoʋ think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
19Show me the coin for the tax.” So they brought him a denarius.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus, asking him to show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that they were discussing these questions among themselves, so he said to them, “Why are you questioning these things in your hearts?
Luke 5:22Aware of their thoughts, Jesus answered them, “Why are you questioning in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And behold, a lawyer stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
John 2:25He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he himself knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who buried yoʋr husband are at the door, and they will carry yoʋ 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 →