Matthew 22:18

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Matthew 22:18

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

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KJV

King James Version

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?

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WEB

World English Bible

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

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ASV

American Standard Version

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But having known their malice, Jesus said, “Why do you⁺ test Me, hypocrites?

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 22

¹⁶ They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

¹⁷ So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

¹⁸ But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

¹⁹ Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.

²⁰ “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

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