My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.
Mark 12:17 - Easy To Read Version Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar {\cf2\super [159]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.” The men were amazed at what Jesus said. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jesus said to them, Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's. And they stood marveling and greatly amazed at Him. American Standard Version (1901) And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him. Common English Bible Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” His reply left them overcome with wonder. Catholic Public Domain Version So in response, Jesus said to them, "Then render to Caesar, the things that are of Caesar; and to God, the things that are of God." And they wondered over him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. |
My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.
Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.
The Lord All-Powerful said, “Children honor their father. Servants honor their masters. I am your Father, so why don’t you honor me? I am your Master, so why don’t you respect me? You priests don’t respect my name.”
Those men heard what Jesus said, and they were amazed. They left him and went away.
None of the Pharisees could answer Jesus’ question. And after that day no person was brave enough to ask Jesus any more questions \{to try to trick him\}.
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Jesus said to those people that were with him, “I tell you the truth. This man has more faith than any person I have found, even in Israel. {\cf2\super [91]}
They gave Jesus a coin and Jesus asked, “Whose picture is on the coin? And whose name is written on it?” They answered, “It is Caesar’s {\cf2\super [158]} picture and Caesar’s name.”
You must love the Lord your God. You must love him with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ {\cf2\super [169]}
Jesus said to them, “Then give to Caesar {\cf2\super [316]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.”
So brothers and sisters, I beg you to do something. God has shown us great mercy. So offer your lives as a living sacrifice {\cf2\super [130]} to God. Your offering must be only for God and will be pleasing to him. This offering of yourselves is the spiritual way for you to worship (serve) God.
Give all people what you owe them. If you owe them any kind of tax, then pay it. Show respect to the people you should respect. And show honor to the people you should honor.
Don’t offer the parts of your body to serve sin. Don’t use your bodies as things to do evil with. But you should offer yourselves to God. Be like people that have died and now live. Offer the parts of your body to God to be used for doing good.
Show respect for all people. Love all the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Fear (respect) God, and honor the king.