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He asked them, "Whose is this image and inscription?"
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The Symbol on the Coin
Commentators explain the coin was a Roman denarius, likely with Emperor Tiberius's head. This was significant because Jewish law forbade such images. Scholars add the inscription was offensive, calling the emperor the "son of the divine Augustus" and "high priest." Jesus's question forced his opponents to acknowledge a symbol of both Roman rule and pagan claims.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This image. The likeness of the reigning prince was probably struck on the coins, as it is now on English and Spanish coins.
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This image and superscription (η εικων αυτη κα η επιγραφη). Probably a Roman coin because of the image (picture) on it. The earlie…
19th Century
Anglican
Image and superscription—better, inscription. The coin brought would probably be a silver denarius of Tiberius, …
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Baptist
He asked another question so that they themselves might contribute to their own answer. He said to them, “Whose is this image and superscriptio…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he says to them Having the penny in one hand, and pointing to it with the other,
whose is thi…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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:
