Matthew 22:15

Translations

Modern

Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.

Traditional

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

Literal

Then having gone, the Pharisees took counsel as to how they might trap Him in a word.

Latin

Tunc abeuntes pharisæi, consilium inierunt ut caperent eum in sermone.

Original

Greek

English

Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.

Notes

Matthew 22:15–22

In first-century Palestine, debates about Roman taxes were intense (see also Matthew 17:24–27).

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees

Events

Related verses

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.
Mark 12:13–17
Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.
Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Psalm 56:5–7
All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
Psalm 59:3
See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.
Psalm 41:6
My visitor speaks falsehood; he gathers slander in his heart; he goes out and spreads it abroad.
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.”
Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”
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.
Luke 11:53–54
As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,
Hebrews 12:3
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Psalm 57:6
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

Parallels

Mark 12:13–17 Luke 20:19–26

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Jesus, the Christ: Tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians Persecution of Jesus Pharisees: Come to Jesus with Questions Prudence: Exemplified by Christ The Pharisees: Christ: Tempted By, with Questions About the Law Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Roman: Christ Showed to the Pharisees and Herodians the Propriety

Matthew 22:15

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