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Matthew 22:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
Matthew 22:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the (A)Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and [a]defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. 17 Tell us then, what do You think? Is it [b]lawful to give a (B)poll-tax to (C)Caesar, or not?” 18 But Jesus perceived their [c]malice, and said, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?
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- Matthew 22:16 Lit it is not a concern to You about anyone; i.e. You do not seek anyone’s favor
- Matthew 22:17 Or permissible
- Matthew 22:18 Or wickedness
Matthew 22:16-18
New International Version
Matthew 22:16-18
New International Version
16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians.(A) “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17 Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a](B) to Caesar or not?”
18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?
Footnotes
- Matthew 22:17 A special tax levied on subject peoples, not on Roman citizens
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