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Matthew 22:15

Good News Translation (US Version)

The Pharisees went off and made a plan to trap Jesus with questions.

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Their kings revolt, their rulers plot together against the Lord and against the king he chose.

Look! They are waiting to kill me; cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done,

Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.

I hear everybody whispering, “Terror is everywhere! So let's report him to the authorities!” Even my close friends wait for my downfall. “Perhaps he can be tricked,” they say; “then we can catch him and get revenge.”

Then the people said, “Let's do something about Jeremiah! There will always be priests to instruct us, the wise to give us counsel, and prophets to proclaim God's message. Let's bring charges against him and stop listening to what he says.”

God will destroy those who slander others, those who prevent the punishment of criminals, and those who tell lies to keep honest people from getting justice.

My enemies have spread a net to catch me; I am overcome with distress. They dug a pit in my path, but fell into it themselves.

Those who come to see me are not sincere; they gather bad news about me and then go out and tell it everywhere.

Then the Pharisees left and made plans to kill Jesus.

I am saying this because I want to help you. I am not trying to put restrictions on you. Instead, I want you to do what is right and proper, and to give yourselves completely to the Lord's service without any reservation.




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