And presently all the people seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear; and running to him, they saluted him.
Who coming, say to him: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker, and carest not for any man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar; or shall we not give it?
And they say to him: By what authority dost thou these things? and who hath given thee this authority that thou shouldst do these things?
And there were some of the scribes sitting there, and thinking in their hearts:
For think diligently upon him that endured such opposition from sinners against himself; that you be not wearied, fainting in your minds.
And coming to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes disputing with them.
And entering into the synagogue, he spoke boldly for the space of three months, disputing and exhorting concerning the kingdom of God.