Matthew 22:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 22:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 22:17 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 22:17 — KJV
“But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?”
— Matthew 22:17 (KJV)
Matthew 22:17 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 22:17
“And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?”
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“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?”
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“Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
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“Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?”
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“And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered. are set up: Heb. are built”
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