Mark 12:14
When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and do not defer to anyone; for you are not partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13They sent some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to him, that they might trap him with words.
Cross References
Exodus 23:2You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; neither shall you testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice;
Deuteronomy 33:9who said of his father, and of his mother, 'I have not seen him;'Neither did he acknowledge his brothers,Nor did he know his own children:For they have observed your word,and keep your covenant.
2 Chronicles 19:7Now therefore let the fear of the Lord be on you. Take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes."
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.
Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter,but his heart was war.His words were softer than oil,yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:23Like silver dross on an earthen vesselare the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Matthew Henry on Mark 12:14-18
The Question Respecting Tribute. 13 And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And… Read the whole commentary →