Matthew 22:18

The Passion Translation

Jesus knew the malice that was hidden behind their cunning ploy and said, “Why are you testing me, you imposters who think you have all the answers?

Cross References

Matthew 12:15

Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he left by another way. Massive crowds followed him from there, and he healed all who were sick.

Matthew 19:3

The Pharisees were intent on putting Jesus to the test with difficult questions, so they approached him and asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Matthew 22:17

So tell us, then, what you think. Is it proper for us Jews to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Matthew 22:19

Show me one of the Roman coins.” So they brought him a silver coin used to pay the tax.

Mark 12:5

So he sent another servant, and they brutally killed him. Many more servants were sent, and they were all severely beaten or killed.

Mark 2:8

Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and said to them, “Why are you being so skeptical?

Luke 10:25

Just then a religious scholar stood before Jesus in order to test his doctrines. He posed this question: “Teacher, what requirement must I fulfill if I want to live forever in heaven?”

Luke 20:23

Jesus saw right through their cunning ploy and said, “Why are you testing me?

Luke 5:22

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Why do you argue in your hearts over what I do and think that it is blasphemy for me to say his sins are forgiven? Let me ask you, which is easier to prove: when I say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or when I say, ‘Stand up, carry your stretcher, and walk’?” Jesus turned to the paraplegic man and said,

Luke 9:47

Fully aware of their innermost thoughts, Jesus called a little child to his side and said to them,

John 2:25

He needed no one to tell him about human nature, for he fully understood what man was capable of doing.

John 8:6

They were only testing Jesus because they hoped to trap him with his own words and accuse him of breaking the laws of Moses. But Jesus didn’t answer them. Instead he simply bent down and wrote in the dust with his finger.

Acts 5:9

Peter told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? I hear the footsteps of those who buried your husband at the door—they’re coming here to bury you too!”

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike down her followers with a deadly plague. Then all the congregations will realize that I am the one who thoroughly searches the most secret thought and the innermost being. I will give to each one what their works deserve.