Matthew 22:19

19 Do you have a coin? Let me see it." They handed him a silver piece.

Matthew 22:19 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 22:19

Shew me the tribute money
Not any money, or any sort of coin that was current among them; but that in which the tribute was usually paid, which was Roman money: and they brought unto him a penny; not as, being what was the usual sum that was paid for tribute at one time, but as a sample of what sort of money it was paid in, in Roman pence; one of which was seven pence halfpenny of our money.

Matthew 22:19 In-Context

17 So tell us honestly: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

18 Jesus knew they were up to no good. He said, "Why are you playing these games with me? Why are you trying to trap me?

19 Do you have a coin? Let me see it." They handed him a silver piece.

20 "This engraving - who does it look like? And whose name is on it?"

21 They said, "Caesar." "Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his."