Matthew 22:15

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

The Pharisees got together and planned how they could trick Jesus into saying something wrong.

Cross References

Psalm 2:2

The kings of this earth have all joined together to turn against the Lord and his chosen king.

Psalm 59:3

Merciless enemies, Lord, are hiding and plotting, hoping to kill me. I have not hurt them in any way at all.

Hebrews 12:3

So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

Jeremiah 20:10

I heard the crowds whisper, “Everyone is afraid. Now's our chance to accuse Jeremiah!” All of my so-called friends are just waiting for me to make a mistake. They say, “Maybe Jeremiah can be tricked. Then we can overpower him and get even at last.”

Jeremiah 18:18

Some of the people said, “Let's get rid of Jeremiah! We will always have priests to teach us God's laws, as well as wise people to give us advice, and prophets to speak the Lord's messages. So, instead of listening to Jeremiah any longer, let's accuse him of a crime.”

Isaiah 29:21

together with everyone who tells lies in court and keeps innocent people from getting a fair trial.

Psalm 57:6

Enemies set traps for my feet and struck me down. They dug a pit in my path, but fell in it themselves.

Psalm 41:6

When visitors come, all they ever bring are worthless words, and when they leave, they spread gossip.

Matthew 12:14

The Pharisees left and started making plans to kill Jesus.

1 Corinthians 7:35

What I am saying is for your own good—it isn't to limit your freedom. I want to help you to live right and to love the Lord above all else.