Matthew 22:19 nasb — "Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.

NASB

""Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius."

— Matthew 22:19, NASB

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Matthew 22 — Context

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And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.

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"Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?"

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But Jesus perceived their malice, and said, "Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

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"Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.

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And He *said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?"

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They *said to Him, "Caesar's." Then He *said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's."

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And hearing this, they were amazed, and leaving Him, they went away.

Matthew 22:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:19 say?
Matthew 22:19 in the NASB reads: “"Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.”
Where is Matthew 22:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 19.
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 22:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:19 in?
Matthew 22:19 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 22:19?
Matthew 22:19 reads (NASB): “"Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.” 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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