Matthew 22:18
And Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, O ye hypocrites?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Then tell us, what seems good to thee? is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
19Show me the tribute money: and they brought Him a denarion.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the Pharisees and Sadducees having come to Him, tempting Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8And Jesus immediately knowing in His spirit that they are thus reasoning among themselves, said to them, Why do you thus reason in your hearts?
Luke 5:22And having responded He said to them, Why do you reason in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up tempting Him, saying, Teacher, having done what shall I inherit eternal life?
John 2:25and because He had no need that any one should witness concerning man; because He was knowing what was in man.
Acts 5:9And Peter said to her; Why has it been agreed with you to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of those having buried thy husband are at the door, and they will carry thee 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 →