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Luke 20:22

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20:22Is it right53 for us to pay the tribute tax54 to Caesar55 or not?”

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Footnotes

  1. 53 Or “lawful,” that is, in accordance with God’s divine law. On the syntax of ἔξεστιν (exestin) with an infinitive and accusative, see §409.3.
  2. 54 This was a “poll tax.” L&N 57.182 states this was “a payment made by the people of one nation to another, with the implication that this is a symbol of submission and dependence—‘tribute tax.’ ”
  3. 55 Or “to the emperor” (“Caesar” is a title for the Roman emperor).

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

NLTNew Living Translation

Now tell us—is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Is it permitted for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

KJV 1900King James Version

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?