Matthew 22:18
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
In context
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?”
Matthew 22:18 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
- KJV King James Version
- But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
- WEB World English Bible
- But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
- ASV American Standard Version
- But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, 'Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?
- DBY Darby Translation
- But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
- WBS Webster Bible
- But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?