Matthew 22:18

Matthew 22:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
• New International Version (NIV)But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?
• English Standard Version (ESV)But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why put me to the test, you hypocrites?
• New King James Version (NKJV)But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test Me, you hypocrites?

Context of Matthew 22:18

16They 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?” But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, “Hypocrites! Why are you testing me? 19Show me the coin used for the tax.” So they brought him a denarius. 20Jesus said to them, “Whose image is this, and whose inscription?”

Matthew 22:18 word by word

Γνοὺς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὴν πονηρίαν αὐτῶν εἶπεν· τί με πειράζετε, ὑποκριταί;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• Jesusὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• perceivedγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• wickednessπονηρίαponēria · evilG4189
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Whyτίςtis · which?G5101
• tempt yeπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: testG3985
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• hypocritesὑποκριτήςhupokritēs · hypocriteG5273

Cross-references for Matthew 22:18

• Mark 2:8Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?
• Luke 5:22When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you raising objections within yourselves?
• Luke 9:47But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,
• Luke 20:23But Jesus perceived their deceit and said to them,
• John 2:25He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.
• Revelation 2:23Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.
• Matthew 16:1Now when the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
• Matthew 19:3Then some Pharisees came to him in order to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful to divorce a wife for any cause?”
• Mark 12:5He sent another, and that one they killed. This happened to many others, some of whom were beaten, others killed.
• Luke 10:25Now an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
• John 8:6(Now they were asking this in an attempt to trap him, so that they could bring charges against him.) Jesus bent down and wrote on the ground with his finger.
• Acts 5:9Peter then told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”

Commentaries on Matthew 22:18

• 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. 18You hypocrites: See study note on Matthew 23:13.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 22:18

• Citizens
• Government
• Hypocrisy
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Pharisees
• Sin
• Tribute (Taxes)

In the dictionaries

• Jesus
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Abundance
• Commandment
• Custom
• Darkness
• Dinner
• Entangle
• Friend
• Guest

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