Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 22:17 in context
Matthew 22:14–20
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For many are called, but few chosen.”
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Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.
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They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach; for you aren’t partial to anyone.
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Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
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He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”
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