THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW - Chapter 22 - Verse 22

Verse 22. They marvelled. They had been foiled in their attempt. Though he had apparently decided in favour of the Herodians, yet his answer confounded both parties, and wholly prevented the use which they intended to make of it. It was so wise—it so clearly detected their wickedness, and foiled their aim—that they were confounded, and retired covered with shame.