Matthew 22:19
Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
In Context
18But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
20“Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”
Cross References
Matthew 18:28But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’
Mark 12:16So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered.
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 →