Matthew 22:18
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt all of you me, all of you hypocrites?
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
19Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit (o. pneuma) that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason all of you these things in your hearts?
Luke 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason all of you in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
John 2:25And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9Then Peter said unto her, How is it that all of you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit (o. pneuma) of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried your husband are at the door, and 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 →