mnt - Matthew:22:15-22

mnt@Matthew:22:15 @ Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might ensnare him during conversation.

mnt@Matthew:22:16 @ So they sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you are honest, and that you are teaching the way of God in sincerity; and are not afraid of any one, for you do not court mens favor.

mnt@Matthew:22:17 @ "Give us your advice, then. Is it allowable to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

mnt@Matthew:22:18 @ And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said.

mnt@Matthew:22:19 @ "Hypocrites! Why are you tempting me? Show me the tribute money." So they brought him a shilling.

mnt@Matthew:22:20 @ "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" he asked.

mnt@Matthew:22:21 @ "Caesars," they answered. Then he said to them, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and unto God the things that are Gods."

mnt@Matthew:22:22 @ When they heard this they were astonished, and left him and went away.