Matthew 22:17KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 17 of 45
"But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?"
In context
15And 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 : for thou regardest not the person of men.
16Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
17But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
18Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
19And he saith unto them, Whose this image and superscription?