Paying Taxes to Caesar

20:20 Then46 they watched him carefully and sent spies who pretended to be sincere.47 They wanted to take advantage of what he might say48 so that they could deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction49 of the governor. 20:21 Thus50 they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly,51 and show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.52 20:22 Is it right53 for us to pay the tribute tax54 to Caesar55 or not?” 20:23 But Jesus56 perceived their deceit57 and said to them, 20:24 “Show me a denarius.58 Whose image59 and inscription are on it?”60 They said, “Caesar’s.” 20:25 So61 he said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”62 20:26 Thus63 they were unable in the presence of the people to trap64 him with his own words.65 And stunned66 by his answer, they fell silent.