2:2 The kings of the earth 1 form a united front; 2
the rulers collaborate 3
against the Lord and his anointed king. 4
12:13 Then 5 they sent some of the Pharisees 6 and Herodians 7 to trap him with his own words. 8 12:14 When they came they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality 9 but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 10 Is it right 11 to pay taxes 12 to Caesar 13 or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” 12:15 But he saw through their hypocrisy and said 14 to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius 15 and let me look at it.” 12:16 So 16 they brought one, and he said to them, “Whose image 17 is this, and whose inscription?” They replied, 18 “Caesar’s.” 12:17 Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 19 And they were utterly amazed at him.
20:20 Then 20 they watched him carefully and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. 21 They wanted to take advantage of what he might say 22 so that they could deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction 23 of the governor. 20:21 Thus 24 they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, 25 and show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 26 20:22 Is it right 27 for us to pay the tribute tax 28 to Caesar 29 or not?” 20:23 But Jesus 30 perceived their deceit 31 and said to them, 20:24 “Show me a denarius. 32 Whose image 33 and inscription are on it?” 34 They said, “Caesar’s.” 20:25 So 35 he said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 36 20:26 Thus 37 they were unable in the presence of the people to trap 38 him with his own words. 39 And stunned 40 by his answer, they fell silent.