Matthew 22:17

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 22:17

BSB
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
AKJV
Tell us therefore, What think you? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
CPDV
Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?"
ERV
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
NHEB
Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
SMT
Therefore say to us, What seems to thee Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Commentary for Matthew 22:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 22:17
Summary
Calculated question about tax obligation posed to teacher
Event
Tax question posed
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative