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Matthew 22

Matthew 22:16

Paying Taxes to Caesar · Matthew 22:15–22
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Translations

Modern
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
Traditional
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Literal
And they send to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and You teach the way of God in truth. And to You there is care about no one, for You do not look to the appearance of men.
Latin
Et mittunt ei discipulos suos cum Herodianis, dicentes: Magister, scimus quia verax es, et viam Dei in veritate doces, et non est tibi cura de aliquo: non enim respicis personam hominum:

Original

Greek
English
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

Notes

Matthew 22:16

The Pharisees were strict Jewish leaders who opposed Roman rule. They strongly resisted Roman control and wanted to protect Jewish traditions and independence. They usually disagreed with the supporters of Herod. But in this case, they joined together because both groups hated Jesus.

Matthew 22:15–22

In first-century Palestine, debates about Roman taxes were intense (see also Matthew 17:24–27).

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Events

Parallels

Mark 12:13–17 Luke 20:19–26

People

Herodian: A Jewish political party supporting the Herodian dynasty

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Herodians Jesus Christ

Topics

Craftiness: Jews, in Seeking to Entangle the Master Deceit: Pharisees Deception: Pharisees Herodians: Seek to Entangle Jesus Irony: The Pharisees and the Herodians to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Teacher Jesus, the Christ: Tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians Pharisees: Come to Jesus with Questions Prudence: Exemplified by Christ The Pharisees: Christ: Tempted By, with Questions About the Law Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Roman: Christ Showed to the Pharisees and Herodians the Propriety