Matthew 22:17 cpdv — Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?” "

— Matthew 22:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 22 — Context

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For many are called, but few are chosen.’ ”

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Then the Pharisees, going out, took counsel as to how they might entrap him in speech.

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And they sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying: “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and that you teach the way of God in truth, and that the influence of others is nothing to you. For you do not consider the reputation of men.

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Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?”

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But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said: “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

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Show me the coin of the census tax.” And they offered him a denarius.

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And Jesus said to them, “Whose image is this, and whose inscription?”

Matthew 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:17 say?
Matthew 22:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, or not?” ”
Where is Matthew 22:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 17.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 22:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:17 in?
Matthew 22:17 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 Matthew 22:17?
Matthew 22:17 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, tell us, how does it seem to you? Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar, 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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