Matthew 22:18
But Jesus, taking note of their wickedness, said—Why are ye tempting me, hypocrites?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Tell us then, how, to thee, it seemeth? Is it allowable to give tax unto Caesar, or not?
19Shew me the coin appointed for the tax. And, they, brought unto him a denary.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And, the Pharisees and Sadducees coming near, putting him to the test, requested him, a sign out of the heaven, to shew unto them.
Mark 2:8And Jesus, straightway, taking note in his spirit, that [thus] they are deliberating within themselves, saith [unto them] —Why, these things, are ye deliberating in your hearts?
Luke 5:22And Jesus, taking note of their reasonings, answering, said unto them—Why are ye reasoning in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And lo! a certain lawyer, arose, putting him to the test, saying—Teacher! by doing what, shall I inherit, life age-abiding?
John 2:25and because he had, no need, that anyone should bear witness concerning man; for, he, understood what was in man.
Acts 5:9And, Peter, [said] unto her—Why was it agreed by you to put to the proof the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of them that have buried thy husband, are at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.
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 →