Matthew 22:17-19
Christian Standard Bible
17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar(A) or not?”
18 Perceiving their malicious intent, Jesus said, “Why are you testing me, hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin used for the tax.” They brought him a denarius.[a]
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- 22:19 A denarius = one day’s wage
Matthew 22:17-19
King James Version
17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
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Matthew 22:17-19
New King James Version
17 Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
18 But Jesus [a]perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test Me, you hypocrites? 19 Show Me the tax money.”
So they brought Him a denarius.
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- Matthew 22:18 knew
Matthew 22:17-19
English Standard Version
17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay (A)taxes to (B)Caesar, or not?” 18 But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why (C)put me to the test, you hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius.[a]
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- Matthew 22:19 A denarius was a day's wage for a laborer
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