World English Bible
Matthew 22:18
“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?”
Verse in context — Matthew 22
16
They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone.
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Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
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Show me the tax money." They brought to him a denarius.
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He asked them, "Whose is this image and inscription?
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