Luke 20:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)25 He replied, “Then pay to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and pay to God the things that belong to God.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176925 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar's, and unto God the things which be God's. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition25 He said to them, Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)25 And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. See the chapterCommon English Bible25 He said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version25 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." See the chapter |
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.”
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.