Mark 12:13

Translations

Modern

Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.

Traditional

And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

Literal

And they send to Him some of the Pharisees and Herodians, so that they might catch Him in a word.

Latin

Et mittunt ad eum quosdam ex pharisæis, et herodianis, ut eum caperent in verbo.

Original

Greek

English

Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.

Notes

Mark 12:13–17

After they failed to question the authority of Jesus, his enemies tried to turn the people against him. From the beginning, it is clear that the Pharisees and the supporters of Herod (see 3:6) were not sincere. They were trying to trap Jesus so he would say something that could lead to his arrest.

The question Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? was carefully planned. It put Jesus in a difficult situation where any answer seems wrong. If he said yes, the people might turn against him, because they hated Roman rule and taxes. If he said no, he could

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Related verses

Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Luke 20:20–26
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.
Luke 11:54
…waiting to catch Him in something He might say.
Mark 8:15
“Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”
Jeremiah 18:18
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.”
Matthew 22:15–22
Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.
Matthew 16:6
“Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
Psalm 56:5–6
All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
Isaiah 29:21
…those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.
Psalm 38:12
Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.
Psalm 140:5
The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

Parallels

Matthew 22:15–22 Luke 20:19–26

People

Herodian: A Jewish political party supporting the Herodian dynasty Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Herodians Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Herodians: Conspire to Kill Jesus Herodians: Seek to Entangle Jesus Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Hypocrites: Herodians Jesus, the Christ: Tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians Persecution of Jesus Satire of Jesus Against Hypocrites Tribute: Roman: Christ Showed to the Pharisees and Herodians the Propriety

Mark 12:13

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