Matthew 22:18
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?In other versions
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
ASV
But Jesus saw their trick and said, Oh false ones, why are you attempting to put me in the wrong?
BBE
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
DBY
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
WEB
And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, `Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?
YLT
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt all of you me, all of you hypocrites?
ENG
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
WBT
But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
BSB
In context
16And 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.
17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
19Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
20And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
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