Luke 20:22-24
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
22 Is it lawful that we should give a tribute[a] to Caesar, or not?” 23 But having perceived their craftiness, He said to them, 24 “Show Me a denarius[b]. Of whom does it have an image[c] and inscription?” And the ones said, “Of Caesar”.
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- Luke 20:22 That is, a tax paid to a foreign state. Should we pay our Roman taxes?
- Luke 20:24 This was a Roman silver coin, worth a day’s wage for a laborer.
- Luke 20:24 Or, likeness.
Luke 20:22-24
New International Version
22 Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
23 He saw through their duplicity and said to them, 24 “Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?”
“Caesar’s,” they replied.
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