“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said,“Why do you test me, you hypocrites?”
Matthew 22:18 (WEB)
Context Reading
16They 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 whom you teach; for you aren’t partial to anyone. 17Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said,“Why do you test me, you hypocrites? 19Show me the tax money.”They brought to him a denarius. 20He asked them,“Whose is this image and inscription?”