22 When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.
22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
22 When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.
22 The Pharisees were speechless. They went off shaking their heads.
22 When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.
22 His reply amazed them, and they went away.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 22:22
Commentary on Matthew 22:15-22
(Read Matthew 22:15-22)
The Pharisees sent their disciples with the Herodians, a party among the Jews, who were for full subjection to the Roman emperor. Though opposed to each other, they joined against Christ. What they said of Christ was right; whether they knew it or not, blessed be God we know it. Jesus Christ was a faithful Teacher, and a bold reprover. Christ saw their wickedness. Whatever mask the hypocrite puts on, our Lord Jesus sees through it. Christ did not interpose as a judge in matters of this nature, for his kingdom is not of this world, but he enjoins peaceable subjection to the powers that be. His adversaries were reproved, and his disciples were taught that the Christian religion is no enemy to civil government. Christ is, and will be, the wonder, not only of his friends, but of his enemies. They admire his wisdom, but will not be guided by it; his power, but will not submit to it.