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Matthew 22:16-18
Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 22:16-18
Young's Literal Translation
16 and they send to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, `Teacher, we have known that thou art true, and the way of God in truth thou dost teach, and thou art not caring for any one, for thou dost not look to the face of men;
17 tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?'
18 And Jesus having known their wickedness, said, `Why me do ye tempt, hypocrites?
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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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