Matthew 22:17
Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
In Context
18But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: Why do you tempt me, hypocrites?
Cross References
Luke 2:1And it came to pass in those days, that there went forth a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the inhabitants of the land should be enrolled.
John 19:12After this Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If you release this man, you are not Cæsar’s friend. Every one that makes himself a king, speaks against Cæsar
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:16-23
The Question Respecting Tribute. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 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. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19… Read the whole commentary →