Matthew 22:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ And they sent to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou dost not regard the person of men.

¹⁷ Tell us therefore what dost thou think, is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

¹⁸ But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said: Why do you tempt me, ye hypocrites?