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Shall we give, or shall we not give?" But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it."
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A Carefully Laid Trap
Commentators explain that the question about paying taxes was a deliberate trap. If Jesus said to pay, he would be seen as a traitor to the Jews. If he said not to pay, he could be arrested by the Romans for sedition. His opponents hoped to force him into an unwinnable political corner.
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Knowing their hypocrisy (ειδως αυτων την υποχρισιν). Matthew 22:18 has "perceived their wickedness" (γνους την πονηριαν…
19th Century
Anglican
But he, knowing their hypocrisy.—St. Mark uses the specific word that describes the sin of the questioners, instead of th…
Baptist
Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Shall we give, or shall we not give?
They knew very well that if Christ said, "Do n…
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(14–15a) The question was prefaced with an obvious and, indeed, obnoxious piece of flattery (v.14). Moreover, it was thoroughly in…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Shall we give, or not give ? &c.] They not only ask whether it was lawful, but whether also it was advisable to do i…
Presbyterian
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…
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