Marvelled greatly at him (εξεθαυμαζον επ' αυτω). Imperfect tense with perfective use of the preposition εξ. Both Matthew and Luke …

But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. And they brought it. And he saith unto t…

The Venerable Bede: Although the chief priests sought to arrest Him, they feared the crowd. Therefore, they tried to accomplish…

Jesus’ answer avoided the trap. Caesar has a legitimate claim and so does God. Give to each his rightful claim, for obedience to God does not aboli…

And Jesus answering said to them
Very wisely and pertinently,

The enemies of Christ wanted to appear eager to know their duty, when really they hoped that whichever side he took on the question, they might fin…