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Matthew 22:17

American Standard Version

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

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Matthew 22:17 in other translations

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

Matthew 22:17 · World English Bible

Matthew 22:17 in context

  1. 15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.
  2. 16And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.
  3. 17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
  4. 18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?
  5. 19Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a denarius.