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Matthew 22:17
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
Matthew 22:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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Matthew 22:17 in other translations
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
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In context
14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”
15 Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.
16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
17 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
18 But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
19 Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
20 “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”
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