20 They[a] watched closely and sent spies who pretended to be righteous,[b] so they could catch Him in what He said,[c] to hand Him over to the governor's rule and authority.
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They questioned Him, "Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You don't show partiality,[d] but teach truthfully the way of God.
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Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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But detecting their craftiness, He said to them,[e]
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"Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?" "Caesar's," they said.
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"Well then," He told them, "give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's."
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They were not able to catch Him in what He said[f] in public,[g] and being amazed at His answer, they became silent.