A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 20:22

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 20:22

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 20:22

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?" — Luke 20:22 (ASV)

Tribute (φορον). Old word for the annual tax on land, houses, etc. Mark and Matthew have κηνσον, which see for this Latin word in Greek letters. The picture on the coin may have been that of Tiberius.