Mark 12:16

They gave Jesus a coin, and after he looked at it, he said, “This money has a man's face on it. Who is he, and what is his name?” They said, “That is See-zar (Caesar). He is the boss of the Roman people.”

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In The King James Version

And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s.

In Context

15So Jesus said, “You are trying to trick me. Show me a piece of Roman money.”

17So Jesus said, “Give See-zar what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God.” All the people were really amazed. And you can read this story in Matthew 22:23-33 and in Luke 20:27-40

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Matthew Henry on Mark 12:14-18

The Question Respecting Tribute. 13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And… Read the whole commentary →

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