Matthew 22:17

Tell us then, what do yoʋ think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

In Context

16They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, who said to him, “Teacher, we know that yoʋ are true and teach the way of God in truth and defer to no one, for yoʋ do not show partiality.

18But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?

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Cross References

Luke 2:1In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered in a census.

John 19:12From that point forward Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If yoʋ release this man, yoʋ are not a friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar.”

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 →

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