Matthew 22:15,18

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Matthew 22:15-17 The Message (MSG)

That’s when the Pharisees plotted a way to trap him into saying something damaging. They sent their disciples, with a few of Herod’s followers mixed in, to ask, “Teacher, we know you have integrity, teach the way of God accurately, are indifferent to popular opinion, and don’t pander to your students. So tell us honestly: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Matthew 22:18-19 The Message (MSG)

Jesus knew they were up to no good. He said, “Why are you playing these games with me? Why are you trying to trap me? Do you have a coin? Let me see it.” They handed him a silver piece.

Matthew 22:15 King James Version (KJV)

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

Matthew 22:18 King James Version (KJV)

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

Matthew 22:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said.

Matthew 22:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

But Jesus perceived their malice, and said, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

Matthew 22:15 New Century Version (NCV)

Then the Pharisees left that place and made plans to trap Jesus in saying something wrong.

Matthew 22:18 New Century Version (NCV)

But knowing that these leaders were trying to trick him, Jesus said, “You hypocrites! Why are you trying to trap me?

Matthew 22:15 American Standard Version (ASV)

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.

Matthew 22:18 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Matthew 22:15 New International Version (NIV)

Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words.

Matthew 22:18 New International Version (NIV)

But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?

Matthew 22:15 New King James Version (NKJV)

Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk.

Matthew 22:18 New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Matthew 22:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said. [Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26]

Matthew 22:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)

But Jesus, aware of their malice, asked, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

Matthew 22:15 New Living Translation (NLT)

Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested.

Matthew 22:18 New Living Translation (NLT)

But Jesus knew their evil motives. “You hypocrites!” he said. “Why are you trying to trap me?

Matthew 22:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Then the Pharisees came together to make a plan to entrap Jesus with his own words.

Matthew 22:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Jesus knew the malice that was hidden behind their cunning ploy and said, “Why are you testing me, you imposters who think you have all the answers?

Matthew 22:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words.

Matthew 22:18 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites?