Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
But Jesus perceived their wicked intention and said, "Why are you putting me to a test, you hypocrites?
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus perceived their
King James Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Holman Bible
But perceiving their malice, Jesus said,
International Standard Version
Recognizing their wickedness, Jesus asked, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
A Conservative Version
But Jesus having known their wickedness, said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites?
American Standard Version
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
Amplified
But Jesus, aware of their malice, asked,
Anderson New Testament
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: "Why do you tempt me, hypocrites?
Bible in Basic English
But Jesus saw their trick and said, Oh false ones, why are you attempting to put me in the wrong?
Common New Testament
But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Daniel Mace New Testament
but Jesus perceiving their malice, said, why, hypocrites, would you insnare me?
Darby Translation
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
Godbey New Testament
And Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, O ye hypocrites?
Goodspeed New Testament
But he saw their malice, and said,
John Wesley New Testament
But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Julia Smith Translation
But Jesus, having known their evil, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
King James 2000
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why test me, you hypocrites?
Lexham Expanded Bible
But [because he] knew their maliciousness, Jesus said, "Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?
Modern King James verseion
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why do you tempt Me, hypocrites?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why tempt ye me ye hypocrites?
Moffatt New Testament
But Jesus detected their malice. He said, "Why do you tempt me, you hypocrites?
Montgomery New Testament
And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said:
NET Bible
But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, "Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?
New Heart English Bible
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
Noyes New Testament
But Jesus, perceiving their wickedness, said, Why are ye trying me, hypocrites?
Sawyer New Testament
Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why do you hypocrites try me?
The Emphasized Bible
But Jesus, taking note of their wickedness, said - Why are ye tempting me, hypocrites?
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But Jesus knew their wicked design, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Twentieth Century New Testament
Perceiving their malice, Jesus answered: "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Webster
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Weymouth New Testament
Perceiving their wickedness, Jesus replied, "Why are you hypocrites trying to ensnare me?
Williams New Testament
But Jesus saw their malicious plot, and so asked, "Why are you testing me so, you hypocrites?
World English Bible
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
Worrell New Testament
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, "Why are ye tempting Me, hypocrites?
Worsley New Testament
But Jesus knew their malice, and said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites?
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, 'Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?
Themes
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Government » Duty of citizens to
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Hypocrites » Christ knew and detected
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Pharisees » Come to jesus with questions
Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Rendering » What should be rendered to caesar and what should be rendered to God
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
Tribute » Roman » Christ showed to the pharisees and herodians the propriety of paying
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 22:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paying Taxes To Caesar
17 So, tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" 18 But Jesus perceived their wicked intention and said, "Why are you putting me to a test, you hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin used for paying taxes." And they brought to Him a coin [Note: This coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994].
Phrases
Names
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.
Matthew 16:1-4
The Pharisees and Sadducees came [and attempted] to test Jesus [by] asking Him to perform a [supernatural] sign from heaven.
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]?"
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?
Mark 12:5
He sent [still] another slave, whom they killed. He continued sending many more slaves; they beat some and killed others.
Luke 5:22
But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
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,
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 20:23
But Jesus perceived their trickery, and said to them,
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.
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]."
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.