Mark 12:13-17

Jesus Answers the Pharisees, Sadducees and Scribes

13 aThen they sent some of the Pharisees and bHerodians to Him in order to ctrap Him in a statement. 14They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and
Lit it is not a concern to You about anyone; i.e. You do not seek anyone’s favor
defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it
Or permissible
lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?
15Shall we pay or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a
The denarius was a day’s wages
denarius to look at.”
16They brought one. And He said to them, Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 17And Jesus said to them, gRender to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they
Or were greatly marveling
were amazed at Him.
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