Luke 20:22 asv — Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

American Standard Version

"Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? "

— Luke 20:22, American Standard Version

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Luke 20 — Context

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And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them.

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And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.

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And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but of a truth teachest the way of God:

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Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

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But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,

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Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Cæsar’s.

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And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.

Luke 20:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:22 say?
Luke 20:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? ”
Where is Luke 20:22 in the Bible?
Luke 20:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 22.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:22.
What translation should I read Luke 20:22 in?
Luke 20:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:22?
Luke 20:22 reads (ASV): “Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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