Matthew 22:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Ye hypocrites. — The special form of the hypocrisy was that the questioners had come, not avowedly as disputants, but as “just men” (Luke 20:20) perplexed in conscience and seeking guidance as from One whom they really honoured.

Matthew 22:18

18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said,Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?