Matthew 22:18
And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17"Give us your advice, then. Is it allowable to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
19"Hypocrites! Why are you tempting me? Show me the tribute money." So they brought him a shilling.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came to him, and in order to test him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8Jesus clearly perceived at once be the Spirit that they were thus reasoning in their hearts and said to them.
Luke 5:22Conscious of their cavilings, Jesus answered, saying.
Luke 10:25Then a certain lawyer stood up and tempted him. "Master," he said "what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
John 2:25and did not need any one’s testimony concerning man, for he himself knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9"Why was it," said Peter, "that you both agreed to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Lo, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they shall 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 →