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Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Matthew 22:15–17, 24–28

Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words. / They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance. / So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Mark 12:13

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

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Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Mark 14:18–23

And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” / They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?” / He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.

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Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Luke 20:19–26

When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people. / 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. / “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

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