"But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?" — Matthew 22:17

Matthew 22:17 · KJV

“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?”

— Matthew 22:17

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. {penny: in value seven pence halfpenny}

Matthew 22 — Context

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any {man}: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?

Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. {penny: in value seven pence halfpenny}

And he saith unto them, Whose {is} this image and superscription? {superscription: or, inscription}

Cross References

Luke 2:1

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled}

Romans 13:6-7

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Matthew 17:25

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Acts 28:22

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

Nehemiah 5:4

There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, {and that upon} our lands and vineyards.

Jeremiah 42:2-3

And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, {even} for all this remnant; (for we are left {but} a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) {Let...: or, Let our supplication fall before thee}

Acts 25:8

While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.

John 19:12-15

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.