Matthew 22:16

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men.

BSB

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.

WEB

They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach, for you aren’t partial to anyone.

YLT

and they send to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, ‘Teacher, we have known that thou art true, and the way of God in truth thou dost teach, and thou art not caring for any one, for thou dost not look to the face of men;

F.O.G Original

(16) Also they sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians, saying, “Rabbi, we know that You are truthful and teach Elohim’s way in firm-truth and aren’t a respecter of persons for You aren’t partial to any man.”

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹⁶They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodiansᵇ. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are a man of integrity and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because You pay no attention to who they are.

Footnotes:

¹⁶ᵇ Herodians: Jewish political party that supported Herod’s dynasty and Roman rule, unusual allies with the Pharisees.