Matthew 22:16
And they sent forth to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher! we know that, true, thou art, and, the way of God, in truth, dost teach, and it concerneth thee not about anyone,—for thou lookest not unto the face of men:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
15Then, went the Pharisees and took, counsel, that they might ensnare him, in discourse.
17Tell us then, how, to thee, it seemeth? Is it allowable to give tax unto Caesar, or not?
Cross References
1 Kings 22:14And Micaiah said,—By the life of Yahweh, what Yahweh saith unto me, that, will I, speak.
Psalms 5:9For in his mouth is nothing worthy of trust, Their inward purpose, is engulphing ruin,—An opened sepulchre, is their throat, With their tongue, speak they smooth things.
Psalms 55:21Smoother than curds, were [the words of] his mouth, But, war, was [in] his heart,—Softer his words than oil, Yet, they, were drawn swords!
Isaiah 59:13Transgressing, and denying Yahweh, And turning away from following our God,—Speaking oppression and revolt, Conceiving, and muttering from the heart, words of falsehood.
Ezekiel 33:30Thou therefore Son of man, the sons of thy people who are talking against thee Near the walls and in the entrances of the houses, are speaking one with another, every man with his brother saying. Come in we pray you and heat, what is the word that is coming forth from Yahweh;
Malachi 2:6The deliverance of truth, was in his mouth, and, perverseness, was not found in his lips,— In well-doing and in uprightness, walked he with me, and, multitudes, did he turn from iniquity.
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 →