Mar 12:13 | MHM | STEP | The Question Respecting Tribute. In this section, Jesus is challenged by his enemies with a tricky question about paying taxes to Caesar. They want to trap him with his answer. This event is also described in Matthew 22:15 (Matthew 22:15 ). The people who ask the question are not sincere; they are trying to find a reason to accuse Jesus, either before the people or the Roman authorities. v. 13 : The people sent to question Jesus were the Pharisees and the Herodians . These two groups usually disagreed, but they worked together against Jesus (Mark 12:13 ). The Pharisees wanted Jewish freedom and would be angry if Jesus supported paying taxes to Caesar. The Herodians supported the Roman government and would accuse Jesus if he spoke against paying taxes. Sometimes, people who are enemies in other matters will unite against Christ.

‏ Mark 12:13

The Question Respecting Tribute.

In this section, Jesus is challenged by his enemies with a tricky question about paying taxes to Caesar. They want to trap him with his answer. This event is also described in Matthew 22:15 ^a (Matthew 22:15 ^b). The people who ask the question are not sincere; they are trying to find a reason to accuse Jesus, either before the people or the Roman authorities.

v. 13: The people sent to question Jesus were the Pharisees and the Herodians. These two groups usually disagreed, but they worked together against Jesus (Mark 12:13 ^c). The Pharisees wanted Jewish freedom and would be angry if Jesus supported paying taxes to Caesar. The Herodians supported the Roman government and would accuse Jesus if he spoke against paying taxes. Sometimes, people who are enemies in other matters will unite against Christ.