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Matthew 22:18

Jesus
Integrity

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?

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

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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)

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Cross references

  • John 8:6

    This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

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  • Luke 5:22

    But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

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  • John 2:25

    And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

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  • Acts 5:9

    Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

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  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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  • Luke 10:25

    And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

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  • Luke 20:23

    But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

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  • Mark 12:5

    And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

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