Mat 22:18 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 18. Jesus perceived their wickedness . This must have been done by his power of searching the heart, and proves that he was omniscient. No mere man has the power of discerning the motives of others. Tempt ye me . Try me, or endeavour to lead me into difficulty by an insidious question. Hypocrites . Dissemblers. Professing to be candid inquirers, when their only object is to lead into difficulty. .

Matthew 22:18

Verse 18. Jesus perceived their wickedness. This must have been done by his power of searching the heart, and proves that he was omniscient. No mere man has the power of discerning the motives of others.

Tempt ye me. Try me, or endeavour to lead me into difficulty by an insidious question.

Hypocrites. Dissemblers. Professing to be candid inquirers, when their only object is to lead into difficulty. Mt 6:2.