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Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar`s, and to God the things that are God`s." They marveled greatly at him.
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A Wise and Marvelous Answer
All the commentators agree that Jesus's response was one of 'matchless wisdom' and 'prudence.' It skillfully avoided the political trap his enemies had set. The original Greek, as noted by A.T. Robertson, emphasizes their profound and ongoing amazement, showing the powerful effect His divine insight had on those who tried to ensnare him.
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Marvelled greatly at him (εξεθαυμαζον επ' αυτω). Imperfect tense with perfective use of the preposition εξ. Both Matthew and Luke …
19th Century
Baptist
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…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus answering said to them Very wisely and pertinently,
render to Caesar the things that ar…
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…
