Matthew 22:18
But Jesus understood their wickedness and said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17So tell us, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
19Show me the coin for the tax.” Then they brought a denarius to him.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1The Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from the sky.
Mark 2:8Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit what they were thinking among themselves. He said to them, “Why are you thinking this in your hearts?
Luke 5:22But Jesus, perceiving what they were thinking, answered and said to them, “Why are you questioning this in your hearts?
Luke 10:25Behold, a certain teacher of the Jewish laws stood up so that he might test him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
John 2:25because he did not need anyone to testify to him about man, for he knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you 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 →