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Matthew 22:17

Authority and leadershipMoney and wealth

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.

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 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
KJV
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
WEB
Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
ASV
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
DARBY
tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
BLB
Therefore tell us, what do You think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?”
ÅB
Så fortell oss hva du mener: Er det tillatt å betale skatt til keiseren, eller ikke?»
OTB
Si oss da, hva mener du? Er det lovlig å betale skatt til keiseren, eller ikke?"
B1930
Si oss da: Hvad tykkes dig? er det tillatt å gi keiseren skatt, eller ikke?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Luke 2:1

    And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

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  • Romans 13:6–7

    For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

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  • Matthew 17:25

    He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

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  • Acts 28:22

    But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

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  • Acts 5:37

    After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

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  • John 19:12–15

    And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.

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  • Ezra 7:24

    Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

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  • Deuteronomy 17:14–15

    When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;

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