Mark 12:13 net — Paying Taxes to Caesar Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words.

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"Paying Taxes to Caesar Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words."

— Mark 12:13, NET Bible

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Mark 12 — Context

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Have you not read this scripture:‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

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This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”

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Now they wanted to arrest him(but they feared the crowd), because they realized that he told this parable against them. So they left him and went away.

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Paying Taxes to Caesar Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words.

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When they came they said to him,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”

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But he saw through their hypocrisy and said to them,“Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.”

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So they brought one, and he said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?” They replied,“Caesar’s.”

Mark 12:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:13 say?
Mark 12:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Paying Taxes to Caesar Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words.”
Where is Mark 12:13 in the Bible?
Mark 12:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 13.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 12:13.
What translation should I read Mark 12:13 in?
Mark 12:13 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 Mark 12:13?
Mark 12:13 reads (NET): “Paying Taxes to Caesar Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap him with his own words.” 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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