Devine Scripture

Matthew 22:17

Matthew chapter 22 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men.

v.17This passage

v.18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why make ye trial of me, ye hypocrites?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezra 7:24

    Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, upon them.

  • Luke 3:1

    Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituræa and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

  • Nehemiah 9:37

    And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have power over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.

  • Acts 5:37

    After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrolment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.

  • Acts 28:22

    But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.

  • Acts 17:7

    whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Cæsar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.