Matthew 22:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁸ But Jesus perceived their wicked intention and said, “Why are you putting me to a test, you hypocrites?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁸ But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ 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)

¹⁸ But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

Common English Bible

¹⁸ Knowing their evil motives, Jesus replied, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said: "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

Matthew 22:18 Cross References

John 8:6

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.

John 2:25

and He did not need anyone to tell Him about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in the hearts of mankind.

Luke 5:22

But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

Revelation 2:23

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.

Acts 5:9

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].”

Luke 20:23

But Jesus perceived their trickery, and said to them,

Luke 10:25

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?”

Luke 9:47

When Jesus knew what they were disputing about in their minds, He took a small child and placed him at His side,

Mark 12:5

He sent [still] another slave, whom they killed. He continued sending many more slaves; they beat some and killed others.

Mark 2:8

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?

Matthew 19:3

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]?”

Matthew 12:15

When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.

Matthew 22:17

So, tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

Matthew 22:19

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].