Matthew 22:17

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Matthew 22:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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KJV

King James Version

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

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WEB

World English Bible

Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

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ASV

American Standard Version

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Therefore tell us, what do You think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 22

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.

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