Matthew 22:18 “But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are yo…”

Matthew 22:18

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

American Standard Version

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

Geneva Bible 1599

But Iesus perceiued their wickednes, and sayd, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, 'Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?

Bible in Basic English

But Jesus saw their trick and said, Oh false ones, why are you attempting to put me in the wrong?

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Cross references

“perceived”

Luke 5:22 John 2:25 Revelation 2:23 Mark 2:8 Luke 9:47 Luke 20:23

Luke 5:22 · BSB

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

John 2:25 · BSB

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

Revelation 2:23 · BSB

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.

Mark 2:8 · BSB

At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.

Luke 9:47 · BSB

But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

Luke 20:23 · BSB

But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them,

“Why”

John 8:6 Acts 5:9 Matthew 16:1–4 Matthew 19:3 Mark 12:5 Luke 10:25

John 8:6 · BSB

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.

Acts 5:9 · BSB

“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.”

Matthew 16:1–4 · BSB

Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 19:3 · BSB

Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Mark 12:5 · BSB

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

Luke 10:25 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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