They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone's favor because you show no partiality.

So the Pharisees went out immediately and began plotting with the Herodians, as to how they could assassinate him.

Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words.