This image and superscription (η εικων αυτη κα η επιγραφη). Probably a Roman coin because of the image (picture) on it. The earlie…

This image. The likeness of the reigning prince was probably struck on the coins, as it is now on English and Spanish coins.

Sup…

Image and superscription—better, inscription. The coin brought would probably be a silver denarius of Tiberius, …

He asked another question so that they themselves might contribute to their own answer. He said to them, “Whose is this image and superscriptio…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: Just as when someone tries to dam a flowing stream, as soon as one outlet is blocked, it carves out …

But Jesus will not be forced into a yes or no reply. He recognizes the duplicity of his opponents. Jesus chooses to answer them on his own terms an…

And he says to them
Having the penny in one hand, and pointing to it with the other,

The Pharisees sent their disciples with the Herodians, a party among the Jews who favored full subjection to the Roman emperor. Though opposed to e…

Above, the Lord refuted the Pharisees by a parable; here, He manifests His wisdom in a second way by disputing with them. He does so in two ways: