Luke 20:22

Is it lawful for us to give head-silver to Cesar or not?

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

In Context

21And they asked him, and said to him, Doctor, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly, neither dost thou deceive, but with integrity thou teachest the way of Aloha.

23But he understood their subtilty, and said, Why tempt you me?

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell us then, how doth it appear to thee? is it lawful to give head-money unto Cesar or not?

Acts 5:37Afterward arose Jihuda Galiloya in the days when men were enregistered for the head-silver, and tempted much people after him; and he died, and all they who went after him were scattered.

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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