Matthew 22:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. ”

Matthew 22:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The Pharisees and Herodians endeavor to entangle Jesus - This narrative is also found in Mark 12:12-17 ; Luke 20:20-26 . Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees - See the notes at Matthe...
Matthew 22:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(f) Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk. (f) Snare him in his words or talk. The Greek word is derived from snares which hunters lay.
Matthew 22:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Question of Tribute ( Mark 12:13-17 *, Luke 20:20-26 ). Note how Mt. ( Matthew 22:15 ) changes Mk.'s indefinite subject into the Pharisees, and so has to change Mk.'s object the Pharisees int...
Matthew 22:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

went . came: as in Matthew 22:23 . A threefold temptation. See above. the Pharisees. See App-120. entangle . entrap. Greek. pagideuo. Occurs only here.
Matthew 22:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 . That they might entrap him in his words. The Pharisees, perceiving that all their other attempts against Christ had been fruitless, at length concluded that the best and most...
Matthew 22:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. In his talk - Εν λογῳ, by discourse: intending to ask him subtle and ensnaring questions; his answers to which mi...
Matthew 22:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Entangle him— Ensnare him.
Matthew 22:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 12:13-34 .
Matthew 22:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Parables of the Marriage of the King's Son and the Wedding Garment 1-14. Marriage of the King's Son (peculiar to St. Matthew). Jesus concludes His discourse by reiterating in still clearer and str...
Matthew 22:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

How they might entangle him. — Literally, ensnare. The phrase is identical in meaning with our colloquial “set a trap.” The plot implies that they did not dare to take measures openly against Him...
Matthew 22:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

6; Matthew 22:1-46 ; Matthew 23:1-39 Chapter 17 Conflict in the Temple - Matthew 21:18-46 - Matthew 22:1-46 - Matthew 23:1-39 IT had been written that the Lord should suddenly come to...
Matthew 22:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Duties to God and Society Matthew 22:15-22 This reading begins a marvelous cycle of interviews between our Lord and His questioners. First the Herodians, then the Sadducees, and finally the Pha...
Matthew 22:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The first two parables contained the history of the Hebrew nation up to the slaying of the Son. This one is prophetic. It presents the sin of this people in the light of the day of grace. The King se...
Matthew 22:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. (16) And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and...
Matthew 22:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Then went the Pharisees ,.... After they had heard the parables of the two sons being bid to go into the vineyard, of the vineyard let out to husbandmen, and of the marriage feast; for it is clear f...
Matthew 22:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. Ver. 15. Then went the Pharisees ] They were, as one saith, Puncti et repuncti, minime tamen ad resipiscentia...
Matthew 22:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Then went the Pharisees Greatly incensed by the two last parables delivered by our Lord; and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk Gr. παγιδευσωσιν εν λογω, might entrap him in hi...
Matthew 22:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The parable of Chapter 21 has shown Israel as under law, responsible to return to God some results of the blessing with which He had entrusted them. Under responsibility they had not only failed, but...
Matthew 22:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Question Respecting Tribute. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And t...
Matthew 22:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Mark saith, Mark 12:13 , They send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. Luke saith, Luke 20:20 , They watched him, and sent forth spies, which s...
Matthew 22:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.' ‘Took counsel.' This may signify that the Scribes of the Pharisees and the other leading Pharisees came together t...
Matthew 22:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 22:15 . Entangle. — Ensnare (R.V.), as a fowler ensnares a bird. The Pharisees “set a trap” for Jesus. Matthew 22:16 . Their disciples. —The old Pharisees who had chal...
Matthew 22:15 - Scofield Reference Notes

Then went In the different classes, ( Matthew 23:15-40 ). Jesus meets representatives of all Israel, Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians. ( See Scofield) - ( Matthew 3:7 ). For them, silen...
Matthew 22:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:2 . The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son. The marriage of the heir apparent, giving stability to the throne, protection to the subject, an...
Matthew 22:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? The duty of an entire surrender to God I. What those things are which we should render unto God. 1. Our time. Especially youth; and particul...
Matthew 22:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Matthew 22:1-40 Parable of the marriage of the king ' s son. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Matthew 22:1 Jesus answered and spake unto them. After they had heard our Lor...
Matthew 22:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Then went the Pharisees and took counsel how they might entangle Him in His talk.
Matthew 22:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 12:3 ; Isaiah 29:21 ; Jeremiah 18:18 ; Jeremiah 20:10 ; Luke 11:53 ; Luke 11:54 ; Luke 20:20-26 ; Mark 12:13-17 ; Psalms 2:2 ; Psalms 41:6 ; Psalms 56:5-7 ; Psalms 57:6 ; Psalms...
Matthew 22:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Mark 12:13 ; Luke 20:20 .

Matthew 22:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Matthew 22:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Matthew 22:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Matthew 22:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - Scofield Reference Notes

Matthew 22:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Matthew 22:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 22:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Matthew 22:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 22:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes