Matthew 22:16-18

Modern English Version

¹⁶ They sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God truthfully, and are swayed by no one. For You do not regard the person of men. ¹⁷ Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

¹⁸ But Jesus perceived their wickedness and said, “Why test Me, you hypocrites?