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Matthew 22:18

Jesus
Integrity

16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

17 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

19 Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.

20 “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
KJV
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
WEB
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
ASV
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
DARBY
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
BLB
But having known their malice, Jesus said, “Why do you⁺ test Me, hypocrites?
ÅB
Men Jesus merket ondskapen deres, og sa: «Hvorfor tester dere meg, hyklere?
OTB
Men Jesus, klar over deres ondskap, sa: "Hvorfor prøver dere meg, dere hyklere?
B1930
Men Jesus merket deres ondskap og sa: Hvorfor frister I mig, hyklere?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • John 8:6

    They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.

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  • Luke 5:22

    Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?

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  • John 2:25

    He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

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  • Acts 5:9

    “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

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  • Revelation 2:23

    Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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  • Luke 10:25

    One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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  • Luke 20:23

    But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them,

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  • Mark 12:5

    He sent still another, and this one they killed. He sent many others; some they beat and others they killed.

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