Luke 20:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) He replied, “Then pay to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and pay to God the things that belong to God.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar's, and unto God the things which be God's. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He said to them, Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. American Standard Version (1901) And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. Common English Bible He said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” Catholic Public Domain Version And so, he said to them: "Then repay the things that are Caesar's, to Caesar, and the things that are God's, to God." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's: and to God the things that are God's. |
But, so that we do not become a hindrance to these [tax collectors], go to the lake and cast in your hook [and line]. Then take the first fish [you catch], open its mouth and you will find a coin [i.e., worth twice the amount of an individual’s Temple tax assessment]. Take it and give it [to the tax collectors] for you and me.”
They answered Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He replied, “Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God.”
Then Jesus replied to them, “Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God.” And they greatly marveled at Him.
“Show me the coin [used for paying the taxes]. [Note: This coin was equivalent to one twelve-hour day of a farm laborer’s pay, or about $108 in 2005]. Whose image and inscription are on this coin?” And they answered Him, “Caesar’s.”
But Peter and the apostles answered them, “We must obey God instead of [you] men [in this situation].
So, whether you people eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to honor God.
If someone’s gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person’s gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.