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entangle him in his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees having gone out, took counsel how they might trap Him in His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in <i>his</i> talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in <i>His</i> talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and counseled together how they might trap Him in what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and took counsel together about how they might trap Him in what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to trap him by what he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to trap Him by what He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Pharisees got together and planned how they could trick Jesus into saying something wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went away and planned to trap Jesus into saying the wrong thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Pharisees went off and made a plan to trap Jesus with questions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went out and planned together to entrap him with his own words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and consulted together how they might entrap Him in His conversation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees having gone, took counsel how they might ensnare Him in words,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees having gone out, took counsel how they might trap Him in His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then the Pharisees having gone, took counsel how they might ensnare him in words,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees, having gone, took counsel how they might ensnare him in word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees going, consulted among themselves how to insnare him in his speech. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees, going out, took counsel as to how they might entrap him in speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap him in speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went away and took counsel how to trap him by a word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And the Pharisees went, and they took counsel how they might catch him in discourse.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and held a consultation, that they might entrap him in his words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees going forth, took counsel how they might ensnare Him in His speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel together how they might lay a snare to entrap him in his discourse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Upon this the Pharisees withdrew, and consulted how they might insnare him in his discourse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went and consulted together how they might entrap Him in His conversation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees, going, took counsel how they might ensnare Him in speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then the pharisees went and consulted how they might insnare Him in <i>his</i> discourse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/22-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6473" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Paying Taxes to Caesar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>For many are called, but few are chosen.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaioi (N-NMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">went out</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabon (V-AIA-3P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">and conspired</a> <a href="/greek/4824.htm" title="4824: symboulion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of sumboulos; advisement; specially, a deliberative body, i.e. The provincial assessors or lay-court."></a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)."></a> <a href="/greek/3802.htm" title="3802: pagideusōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To ensnare, entrap, entangle. From pagis; to ensnare.">to trap</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">His words.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13-17</a></span><br />Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words. / “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” / But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20-26</a></span><br />So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. / “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. / Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a></span><br />A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></span><br />Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a></span><br />All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2-6</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a></span><br />Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-5.htm">Psalm 41:5-9</a></span><br />My enemies say with malice: “When will he die and be forgotten?” / My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad. / All who hate me whisper against me; they imagine the worst for me: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-5</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm">Proverbs 12:5</a></span><br />The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-6.htm">Isaiah 32:6-7</a></span><br />For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. / The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.</p><p class="hdg">went.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13-17</a></b></br> And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in <i>his</i> words… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20-26</a></b></br> And they watched <i>him</i>, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor… </p><p class="hdg">how.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Psalm 41:6</a></b></br> And if he come to see <i>me</i>, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; <i>when</i> he goeth abroad, he telleth <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-7</a></b></br> Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts <i>are</i> against me for evil… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a></b></br> They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen <i>themselves</i>. Selah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-27.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Council</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-21.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/joel/2-7.htm">Entangle</a> <a href="/job/18-11.htm">Entrap</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Held</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/hosea/11-6.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/12-47.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Use</a> <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Council</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Entangle</a> <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Entrap</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Held</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Use</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the Pharisees went out</b><br>The Pharisees were a prominent religious group in first-century Judaism known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the Law and His teachings. This phrase indicates a deliberate action, suggesting a premeditated plan to confront Jesus. The Pharisees' departure signifies their intent to separate themselves from the crowd and strategize against Jesus, highlighting their opposition to His ministry.<p><b>and conspired</b><br>The term "conspired" implies a secretive and deceitful plan. This reflects the growing hostility towards Jesus from the religious leaders. The Pharisees' actions are not just spontaneous but are part of a calculated effort to undermine Jesus' authority. This conspiracy is indicative of the broader rejection Jesus faced from the religious establishment, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah being despised and rejected (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>).<p><b>to trap Jesus</b><br>The goal of the Pharisees was to ensnare Jesus in a legal or theological error. This reflects their inability to accept His teachings and their desire to discredit Him publicly. The use of the word "trap" suggests a malicious intent, akin to setting a snare for an animal. This is consistent with other instances in the Gospels where religious leaders sought to catch Jesus in His words (e.g., <a href="/matthew/16.htm">Matthew 16:1</a>, <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13</a>).<p><b>in His words</b><br>The focus on Jesus' words underscores the power and authority of His teaching. The Pharisees recognized that Jesus' words had a profound impact on the people, often challenging their own authority and interpretations of the Law. By attempting to trap Him in His words, they hoped to find grounds to accuse Him of blasphemy or sedition. This reflects the broader theme in the Gospels of Jesus' words being a source of life and truth (<a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a>, <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), yet also a point of contention for those who opposed Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>A religious and political group in ancient Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law of Moses and traditions. They often opposed Jesus, seeking to challenge His authority and teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah. In this passage, He is the target of the Pharisees' plot.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/plotting.htm">Plotting</a></b><br>The Pharisees' deliberate plan to entrap Jesus in His speech, aiming to discredit Him or find grounds for accusation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_opposition.htm">The Nature of Opposition</a></b><br>The Pharisees' actions remind us that opposition to truth often comes from those who feel threatened by it. As followers of Christ, we should expect and be prepared for similar challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_speech.htm">Wisdom in Speech</a></b><br>Jesus' ability to navigate the Pharisees' trap with wisdom teaches us the importance of seeking divine guidance in our words and actions, especially when faced with adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_under_pressure.htm">Integrity Under Pressure</a></b><br>Despite the Pharisees' attempts to trap Him, Jesus remained steadfast and truthful. We are called to maintain our integrity and faithfulness to God's Word, even when under pressure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_motives.htm">Discernment of Motives</a></b><br>Understanding the motives behind others' actions can help us respond appropriately. Jesus discerned the Pharisees' intentions, and we too should seek discernment through prayer and the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'render_to_caesar'_conflict_with_serving_god.htm">Matthew 22:15–22: Does Jesus’s instruction to “render to Caesar” conflict with other biblical commands to serve God alone? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'render_to_caesar'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Render to Caesar"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_i_do_what_i_don't_want_to.htm">What does 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_taxes.htm">What is the Bible's stance on paying taxes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">How they might entangle him.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">ensnare.</span> The phrase is identical in meaning with our colloquial "set a trap." The plot implies that they did not dare to take measures openly against Him as long as popular feeling was at the same level.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 15-22.</span> - <span class="accented">Second attack: The question concerning the tribute to Caesar.</span> (<a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Mark 12:13-17</a>; <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20-26</a>.) <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then went the Pharisees.</span> After they had heard the parables, and were for the time silenced, they departed from the public courts of the temple, and betook themselves to the hall of the Sanhedrin, that they might plot some stratagem against Jesus. <span class="cmt_word">How they might entangle</span> (<span class="greek">παγιδεύσωσιν</span>) <span class="cmt_word">him in his talk.</span> The verb (not elsewhere found in the New Testament) means "to lay a snare for" an object. The Pharisees did not dare to use open violence, but they now endeavoured by insidious questions to make him compromise himself either with the Romans, their political masters, or with the national and patriotic party. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">Τότε</span> <span class="translit">(Tote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharisees</span><br /><span class="grk">Φαρισαῖοι</span> <span class="translit">(Pharisaioi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went out</span><br /><span class="grk">πορευθέντες</span> <span class="translit">(poreuthentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] plotted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλαβον</span> <span class="translit">(elabon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to trap</span><br /><span class="grk">παγιδεύσωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(pagideusōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ensnare, entrap, entangle. From pagis; to ensnare.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His words.</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγῳ</span> <span class="translit">(logō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went and took counsel (Matt. 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