Matthew 22:16

Matthew 22:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men.

Context of Matthew 22:16

14For many are called, but few are chosen.” 15Then the Pharisees went out and planned together to entrap him with his own words. They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality. 17Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” 18But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, “Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?

Matthew 22:16 word by word

καὶ ἀποστέλλουσιν αὐτῷ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτῶν μετὰ τῶν Ἡρῳδιανῶν λέγοντες· διδάσκαλε, οἴδαμεν ὅτι ἀληθὴς εἶ καὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ διδάσκεις, καὶ οὐ μέλει σοι περὶ οὐδενός, οὐ γὰρ βλέπεις εἰς πρόσωπον ἀνθρώπων.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• they sent outἀποστέλλωapostellō · to sendG649
• unto himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• disciplesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• the HerodiansἩρωδιανοίHērōdianoi · HerodianG2265
• sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Masterδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos · teacherG1320
• we knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• thou artεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• trueἀληθήςalēthēs · trueG227
• teachestδιδάσκωdidaskō · to teachG1321
• the wayὁδόςhodos · roadG3598
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• neitherοὐou · noG3756
• carestμέλωmelō · to concernG3199
• thouσύsu · youG4771
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• anyοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• thou regardestβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
• ·εἰςeis · towardG1519
• the personπρόσωπονprosōpon · faceG4383
• of menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for Matthew 22:16

• Matthew 16:11How could you not understand that I was not speaking to you about bread? But beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!”
• Mark 3:6So the Pharisees went out immediately and began plotting with the Herodians, as to how they could assassinate him.
• Mark 8:15And Jesus ordered them, “Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod!”
• Matthew 22:24“Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and father children for his brother.’
• Matthew 26:18He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near. I will observe the Passover with my disciples at your house.”’”
• Mark 10:17Now as Jesus was starting out on his way, someone ran up to him, fell on his knees, and said, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
• Luke 7:40So Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” He replied, “Say it, Teacher.”
• Psalms 5:9For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it.
• Psalms 12:2People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.
• Psalms 55:21His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.
• Proverbs 29:5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
• Isaiah 59:13We have rebelled and tried to deceive the Lord; we turned back from following our God. We stir up oppression and rebellion; we tell lies we concocted in our minds.
• Jeremiah 9:3The Lord says, “These people are like soldiers who have readied their bows. Their tongues are always ready to shoot out lies. They have become powerful in the land, but they have not done so by honest means. Indeed, they do one evil thing after another and do not pay attention to me.
• Ezekiel 33:30“But as for you, son of man, your people (who are talking about you by the walls and at the doors of the houses) say to one another, ‘Come hear the word that comes from the Lord.’
• Malachi 2:6He taught what was true; sinful words were not found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and integrity, and he turned many people away from sin.
• John 7:18The person who speaks on his own authority desires to receive honor for himself; the one who desires the honor of the one who sent him is a man of integrity, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Commentaries on Matthew 22:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16The Herodians - For an account of this sect, see the note on Matthew 16:1. The preceding parable had covered the Pharisees with confusion: when it was ended they went out, not to humble themselves before God, and deprecate the judgments with which they were threatened; but to plot afresh the destruction of their teacher. The depth of their malice appears, In their mode of attack. They had often questioned our Lord on matters concerning religion; and his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15-22Verses 15-22 The Pharisees and Herodians endeavor to entangle Jesus - This narrative is also found in Mark 12:12-17; Luke 20:20-26. Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees - See the notes at Matthew 3:7. How they might entangle him - To entangle means to “ensnare,” as birds are taken by a net. This is done secretly, by leading them within the compass of the net and then suddenly springing it over them. So to entangle is artfully to lay a plan for enticing…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-22Verses 15-22 The Pharisees sent their disciples with the Herodians, a party among the Jews, who were for full subjection to the Roman emperor. Though opposed to each other, they joined against Christ. What they said of Christ was right; whether they knew it or not, blessed be God we know it. Jesus Christ was a faithful Teacher, and a bold reprover. Christ saw their wickedness. Whatever mask the hypocrite puts on, our Lord Jesus sees through it. Christ did…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16The Pharisees were strict Jewish leaders who opposed Roman rule. They strongly resisted Roman control and wanted to protect Jewish traditions and independence. They usually disagreed with the supporters of Herod. But in this case, they joined together because both groups hated Jesus.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 22:16

• Craftiness
• Deception
• Herodians
• Irony
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Pharisees
• Tribute (Taxes)

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Commentaries on Matthew 22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings