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Matthew 22

Matthew 22:19

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

Modern
Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
Traditional
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
Literal
Show Me the coin of the tribute.” And they presented to Him a denarius.
Latin
…ostendite mihi numisma census. At illi obtulerunt ei denarium.

Original

Greek
English
Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.

Notes

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

Glossary

Coins Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Penny

Topics

Citizens: Duties of Government: Duty of Citizens To Jesus, the Christ: Tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians Money was Given for Tribute Penny: Roman, had Caesar's Image on It Pharisees: Come to Jesus with Questions Prudence: Exemplified by Christ Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Roman was Paid in Roman Coin Tribute: Roman: Christ Showed to the Pharisees and Herodians the Propriety