Matthew 22:16

Then they sent to him their disciples, together with the Herodians. They said to Jesus, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and that you teach God's way in truth. You care for no one's opinion, and you do not show partiality between people.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15Then the Pharisees went and planned how they might entrap Jesus in his own talk.

17So tell us, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:14Micaiah replied, “As Yahweh lives, it is what Yahweh says to me that I will say.”

Psalms 5:9For there is no truth in their mouth; 1 their inward being is wicked; 1 their throat is an open tomb; 1 they flatter with their tongue. 1

Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, 1 but his heart was hostile; 1 his words were softer than oil, 1 yet they were actually drawn swords. 1

Isaiah 59:13We have rebelled, denying Yahweh and turning away from following our God. 1 We have spoken extortion and turning aside, conceived complaining from the heart and words of lying. 1

Ezekiel 33:30So now you, son of man—your people are saying things about you beside the walls and the gates of the houses, and each says to one another—each man to his brother, 'Let us go and listen to the prophet's word that comes out from Yahweh!'

Malachi 2:6True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness and he turned many away from sin.

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 →

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