16 And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the (A)Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and [a]do not care what anyone thinks; for You [b]are not partial to anyone. 17 Tell us then, what do You think? Is it [c]permissible to pay a [d](B)poll-tax to (C)Caesar, or not?” 18 But Jesus perceived their [e]malice, and said, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 22:16 Lit it is not a concern to You about anyone;
  2. Matthew 22:16 Lit do not look at the face of people
  3. Matthew 22:17 Or lawful; i.e., by Jewish law and tradition
  4. Matthew 22:17 I.e., a tax on each person in the census
  5. Matthew 22:18 Or wickedness

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