Luk 20:20-26 | NASB1995 | STEP | So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous , in order that they might catch Him in some statement , so that they could deliver Him to the rule and the authority of the governor .

a Luke 20:20-26: Matt 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Mark 3:2

Luke 20:20-26

20 ^aSo they watched Him, and sent spies who ^{▼▼ Lit falsely represented themselves}pretended to be righteous, in order ^cthat they might ^{▼▼ Lit take hold of His word}catch Him in some statement, so that they could deliver Him to the rule and the authority of ^ethe governor. 21 They questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You ^{▼▼ Lit do not receive a face}are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. 22 “Is it ^{▼▼ Or permissible}lawful for us ^hto pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 23 But He detected their trickery and said to them, 24 “Show Me a ^{▼▼ The denarius was a day’s wages}denarius. Whose ^{▼▼ Lit image}likeness and inscription does it have?” They said, “Caesar’s.” 25 And He said to them, “Then ^krender to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 26 And they were unable to ^{▼▼ Lit catch His statement
,} ^mcatch Him in a saying in the presence of the people; and being amazed at His answer, they became silent.