Matthew 22:16-18

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶ So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians.^(A) “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You don’t care what anyone thinks nor do you show partiality.^{[a](B) 17} Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar^(C) or not?”

¹⁸ Perceiving their malicious intent, Jesus said, “Why are you testing me, hypocrites?