Matthew 22:16

New Century Version

They sent some of their own followers and some people from the group called Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man and that you teach the truth about God’s way. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:14

But Micaiah answered, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what the Lord tells me.”

Psalm 12:2

Everyone lies to his neighbors; they say one thing and mean another.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies’ mouths do not tell the truth; in their hearts they want to destroy others. Their throats are like open graves; they use their tongues for telling lies.

Psalm 55:21

His words are slippery like butter, but war is in his heart. His words are smoother than oil, but they cut like knives.

Proverbs 29:5

Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.

Malachi 2:6

They taught the true teachings and spoke no lies. With peace and honesty they did what I said they should do, and they kept many people from sinning.

Malachi 2:9

“You have not been careful to do what I say, but instead you take sides in court cases. So I have caused you to be hated and disgraced in front of everybody.”

Matthew 22:24

They said, “Teacher, Moses said if a married man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him.

Matthew 22:26

Then the second brother also died. The same thing happened to the third brother and all the other brothers.

Matthew 26:18

Jesus answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: “The chosen time is near. I will have the Passover with my followers at your house.” ’ ”

Matthew 26:49

At once Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Teacher!” and kissed him.

Mark 10:17

As Jesus started to leave, a man ran to him and fell on his knees before Jesus. The man asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to have life forever?”

Mark 12:13

Later, the Jewish leaders sent some Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to trap him in saying something wrong.

Mark 12:14

They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are. And you teach the truth about God’s way. Tell us: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

Mark 3:6

Then the Pharisees left and began making plans with the Herodians about a way to kill Jesus.

Mark 8:15

Jesus warned them, “Be careful! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”

Luke 20:21

So the spies asked Jesus, “Teacher, we know that what you say and teach is true. You pay no attention to who people are, and you always teach the truth about God’s way.

Luke 7:40

Jesus said to the Pharisee, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” Simon said, “Teacher, tell me.”

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.

John 18:37

Pilate said, “So you are a king!” Jesus answered, “You are the one saying I am a king. This is why I was born and came into the world: to tell people the truth. And everyone who belongs to the truth listens to me.”

John 7:18

Those who teach their own ideas are trying to get honor for themselves. But those who try to bring honor to the one who sent them speak the truth, and there is nothing false in them.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many other people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have turned away from secret and shameful ways. We use no trickery, and we do not change the teaching of God. We teach the truth plainly, showing everyone who we are. Then they can know in their hearts what kind of people we are in God’s sight.

2 Corinthians 5:16

From this time on we do not think of anyone as the world does. In the past we thought of Christ as the world thinks, but we no longer think of him in that way.

Galatians 1:10

Do you think I am trying to make people accept me? No, God is the One I am trying to please. Am I trying to please people? If I still wanted to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Galatians 2:6

Those leaders who seemed to be important did not change the Good News that I preach. (It doesn’t matter to me if they were “important” or not. To God everyone is the same.)

Deuteronomy 33:9

He said about his father and mother, ‘I don’t care about them.’ He did not treat his brothers as favorites or give special favors to his children, but he protected your word and guarded your agreement.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

But we speak the Good News because God tested us and trusted us to do it. When we speak, we are not trying to please people, but God, who tests our hearts.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we can know the True One. And our lives are in the True One and in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and the eternal life.