Mark 12:16 akjv — And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar’s.

American King James Version

"And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar’s. "

— Mark 12:16, American King James Version

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Mark 12 — Context

13

And they send to him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

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And when they were come, they say to him, Master, we know that you are true, and care for no man: for you regard not the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

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Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt you me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

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And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar’s.

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And Jesus answering said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marveled at him. ¶

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Then come to him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,

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Master, Moses wrote to us, If a man’s brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.

Mark 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:16 say?
Mark 12:16 in the American King James Version reads: “And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar’s. ”
Where is Mark 12:16 in the Bible?
Mark 12:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 16.
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 12:16.
What translation should I read Mark 12:16 in?
Mark 12:16 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 12:16?
Mark 12:16 reads (AKJV): “And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar’s. ” 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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