Matthew 22:17
Tell us, therefore, how doth it appear to thee: is it lawful to pay capitation money to Caesar, or not?
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
In Context
18But Jesus knew their wickedness, and said: Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Cross References
Luke 2:1And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
John 19:12And for this reason, Pilate was disposed to release him. But the Jews cried out: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: for whoever maketh himself a king, is the adversary of 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 →