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Matthew 22:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Matthew 22:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 22 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.”
Matthew 22:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 22:15
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. The verb παγιδεύσωσιν (pagideusōsin, 'to entangle' or 'ensnare') comes from παγίς (pagis), meaning trap or snare used for animals. The Pharisees deliberately plot to catch Jesus in verbal contradiction, seeking grounds for accusation. This occurs during Passion Week, Tuesday in the temple courts, following Jesus's devastating parables against the religious establishment (21:28-22:14).Took counsel (συμβούλιον ἔλαβον/symboulion elabon) indicates formal deliberation, a calculated conspiracy rather than spontaneous ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 22:15
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“and sent out spies”
“that they might trap him with words.”
“and the rulers take counsel together”
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
“behold”
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me”
“the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry”
“he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad”
“terror on every side. Denounce”
“and lay a snare for the arbiter in the gate”