Matthew 22:16-18

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¹⁶ They sent their followers to him, with the Herodians.

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are truthful, and that you teach God’s way truthfully. You don’t care what anyone thinks about you, because you don’t try to flatter people or favor them. ¹⁷ So tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?”

¹⁸ Jesus knew their evil intentions.

“Why are you trying to trick me, you hypocrites?” he said.