Matthew 22:17-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁷ So tell us what you think. Is it ·right [permissible; lawful] to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” [^CSaying “yes” would anger Jews who hated Roman rule; saying “no” could result in being charged with insurrection.]

¹⁸ But knowing ·that these leaders were trying to trick him [their evil/malicious motives], Jesus said, “You hypocrites! Why are you ·trying to trap [testing] me? ¹⁹ Show me a coin used for paying the tax.” So the men ·showed him a coin [^Lbrought him a denarius; ^Ca Roman coin worth a day’s wages].