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Berean Standard Bible

“But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?”

Matthew 22:18

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The Pharisees have sent their disciples with the Herodians to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. They begin with flattery.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Jesus saw their trick and said, Oh false ones, why are you attempting to put me in the wrong?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, 'Why me do you tempt, hypocrites?

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas Jesús, entendida la malicia de ellos, les dice: ¿Por qué me tentáis, hipócritas?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús, que sabía lo que se traían entre manos, les dijo:―¡Hipócritas! ¿A quién se creen que están tratando de engañar con preguntas como esas? Enséñenme una moneda.Y ellos le mostraron una moneda romana de plata.

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