Luke 20:25

He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

World English Bible

In The King James Version

And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

In Context

24Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” They answered, “Caesar’s.”

26They weren’t able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent.

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Cross References

Matthew 17:27But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”

Mark 12:17Jesus answered them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” They marveled greatly at him.

Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Peter 4:11If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:21-27

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why… Read the whole commentary →

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