When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.
Matthew 22:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) But Jesus perceived their wicked intention and said, “Why are you putting me to a test, you hypocrites? More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Jesus, aware of their malicious plot, asked, Why do you put Me to the test and try to entrap Me, you pretenders (hypocrites)? American Standard Version (1901) But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites? Common English Bible Knowing their evil motives, Jesus replied, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Catholic Public Domain Version But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said: "Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said: Why do you tempt me, ye hypocrites? |
When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.
Some Pharisees came to Him, [attempting] to put Him to a test. They said, “Is it permissible by the Law of Moses for a man to divorce his wife for any reason [he chooses]?”
So, tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Show me the coin used for paying taxes.” And they brought to Him a coin [Note: This coin was equivalent to one twelve hour day’s wages of a farm laborer, or about $108 in 2005].
He sent [still] another slave, whom they killed. He continued sending many more slaves; they beat some and killed others.
And immediately Jesus perceived in His spirit what they were reasoning in their minds and said to them, “Why are you reasoning like this in your minds?
Just then a certain teacher of the Law of Moses stood up and [attempted to] test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit [never ending] life?”
But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
When Jesus knew what they were disputing about in their minds, He took a small child and placed him at His side,
and He did not need anyone to tell Him about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in the hearts of mankind.
They said this to test Him, in order to have a charge to bring against Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote [something] on the ground [i.e., in the dirt] with His finger.
Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree together [with your husband] to put the Holy Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the ones who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out [to bury you, too].”
And I will strike her children dead [or, “kill her children by some terrible calamity” See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people. [Note: The Greek says, “searches the kidneys and hearts.” In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.