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Matthew 22:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 22:18

Verse 18 of 46

Scripture focus

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

Matthew 22:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 22:18

Theological / Devotional

Wickedness. Mark speaks of their “hypocrisy” (ch. 12:15), and Luke of “their craftiness” (ch. 20:23). All three words aptly describe the motives that prompted the question.

Tempt ye me. That is, “put me to the test” (see on ch. 6:13). Jesus informed His would-be deceivers that He was fully aware of the trap they had so cleverly laid for Him.

Hypocrites. See on ch. 6:2.

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