14 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.
15 According to L&N 57.180 the term κῆνσος (kēnsos) was borrowed from Latin and referred to a poll tax, a tax paid by each adult male to the Roman government. This question concerning taxes was specifically designed to trap Jesus. If he answered yes, then his opponents could publicly discredit him as a sympathizer with Rome. If he answered no, then they could go to the Roman governor and accuse Jesus of rebellion.
16 Or “to the emperor” (“Caesar” is a title for the Roman emperor).

In other versions

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

Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?”

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

Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Therefore tell us what you think. Is it permitted to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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

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