Luke 20:25

25 He said to them, "Then ¹render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

Luke 20:25 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 20:25

And he said unto them, render therefore unto Caesar the
things which be Caesar's
The Arabic version renders it, "give to the king what is the king's"; the tribute that was due to him; since they were under his government, and were protected by him, and traded with his money; the currency of which among them was an acknowledgment of him as their sovereign:

and unto God the things which be God's;
which relate to his worship, honour, interest, and kingdom; (See Gill on Matthew 22:21).

Luke 20:25 In-Context

23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,

24 "Show me a denarius. Whose likeness and inscription does it have?" They said, "Caesar's."

25 He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

26 And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marveling at his answer they became silent.

27 There came to him some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection,

Cross References

• 1. Romans 13:7