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They sent some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to him, that they might catch him in words.
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An Unlikely Alliance
Commentators highlight the strange coalition between the Pharisees and the Herodians. These groups were normally political and religious opponents, as the Pharisees resented Roman rule while the Herodians supported it. Their shared goal of destroying Jesus was so strong that it caused them to set aside their differences, showing how opposition to Christ can create unlikely allies.
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That they might catch him in talk (ινα αυτον αγρευσωσιν λογω). Ingressive aorist subjunctive. The verb is late from αγρα (a hunt o…
19th Century
Anglican
They send to him.—In Matthew the Pharisees are said to have “taken counsel,” or “held a council,” and then to have sent their disciples. H…
Baptist
And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his word. And when they were come, they say unto him, Mas…
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Again Jesus came into conflict with the religious leaders (it was probably Wednesday now). The Herodians were as obnoxious to the Pharisees on poli…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they send unto him That is, the chief priests, Scribes, and elders, who had been with Jesus in the temple, and were silenc…
Presbyterian
The enemies of Christ wanted to appear eager to know their duty, when really they hoped that whichever side he took on the question, they might fin…
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