²³ But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test me?

¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."

¹³ There is no creature that is hidden from his sight, but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

⁹ Neither let us test the Lord, as some of them tested, and perished by the serpents.

²⁴ But Jesus didn't trust himself to them, because he knew everyone,

²⁵ and because he didn't need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

²⁰ They watched him, and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.

⁵³ As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;

⁵⁴ lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him.

¹⁶ Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.

¹⁷ But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.

⁸ But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood.

²² But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, "Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?

¹⁸ But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

¹ The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

⁹ When your fathers tempted me, Tested me, and saw my work.