Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
In Context
23But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test me?
Cross References
Ezra 4:13Be it known now to the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.
Ezra 9:7Since the days of our fathers we have been exceedingly guilty to this day; and for our iniquities we, our kings, and our priests have been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, to plunder, and to confusion of face, as it is this day.
Nehemiah 9:37It yields much increase to the kings whom you have set over us because of our sins. Also they have power over our bodies and over our livestock, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Acts 5:37After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrolment, and drew away some people after him. He also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
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 →