They leap to unnecessary and often absurd conclusions in order to see those they oppose in the worst light (Matthew 9:34, 12:24).

They watch in order to nitpick (Matthew 12:2).

They like conspiracy theories (Matthew 12:14, Mark 3:6).

They're always looking to take offense (Matthew 15:12, Luke 14:1).

They seek to "win" with malicious tests (Matthew 16:1, 19:3, 22:15).

They seek to "win" by parsing words (Matthew 22:15, Mark 12:13, Luke 6:7, 11:53).

They grumble (Luke 5:30, 15:2).