They watched him, and sent out
spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in
something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of
the governor. They asked
him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and
aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful for us to pay taxes
to Caesar, or not?"
But he perceived
their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test
me? Show me a denarius.
Whose image and inscription are on it?" They answered, "Caesar's."
He said to them,
"Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's,
and to God the things that are God's." They weren't able to
trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and
were silent.
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