Matthew 22:18
But Jesus knew their malice, and said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites?
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
In Context
17Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?
19Shew me the tribute-money. And they brought Him a Roman Penny.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1And the pharisees and sadducees came to Him, and captiously asked Him to shew them a sign from heaven.
Mark 2:8And Jesus, who knew immediately in his spirit that they were thus reasoning within themselves, said unto them, Why do ye dispute these things in your hearts?
Luke 5:22but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?
Luke 10:25And behold, a lawyer stood up to try Him, and said, Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
John 2:25for He knew all men, and He had no need that any should testify concerning man; for He knew what was in man.
Acts 5:9Then Peter said unto her, Wherefore have ye agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold the feet of those, who have been burying thy husband, now at the door, and they shall 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 →