Thematic Bible: Snares laid for


Thematic Bible



Then came to him the Pharisees with the Sadducees also, and did tempt him, desiring him to show them some sign from heaven.

Then came unto him the Pharisees to tempt him, and said to him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for all manner of causes?"

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel, how they might tangle him in his words.

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven and tempting him,

And the Pharisees came and asked him a question, whether it were lawful for a man to put away his wife, to prove him.


Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something of his mouth, whereby they might accuse him.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves perfect, to take him in his words, and to deliver him unto the power, and authority of the deputy.

And this they said to tempt him: that they might have, whereof to accuse him. Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.