Paying Taxes to Caesar
Luke 20:22
In 9 translations
- BSB
- Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- KJV
- Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?
- WEB
- Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
- ASV
- Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
- LSV
- Is it lawful to us to give tribute to Caesar or not?”
- YLT
- Is it lawful to us to give tribute to Caesar or not?'
- DBY
- Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
- DRC
- Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no?
- GNV
- Is it lawfull for vs to giue Cesar tribute or no?
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἡμᾶς (“for us”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἡμῖν (“to us”).
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- SBLGNT: ἡμᾶς. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἡμᾶς; Robinson–Pierpont read ἡμῖν.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ἔξεστιν ἡμᾶς Καίσαρι φόρον δοῦναι ἢ οὔ;
- RP2018
- Ἔξεστιν ἡμῖν Καίσαρι φόρον δοῦναι, ἢ οὔ;
- TR-Boyd
- Ἔξεστιν ἡμῖν Καίσαρι φόρον δοῦναι, ἢ οὔ;
- SCR1894
- εξεστιν ημιν καισαρι φορον δουναι η ου
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Cross-references most cited first
- Deuteronomy 17:15you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers.
- Nehemiah 9:37Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress.
- Ezra 9:7From the days of our fathers to this day, our guilt has been great. Because of our iniquities, we and our kings and priests have been delivered into the hands of the kings of the earth and put to the sword and…
- Matthew 22:17–21So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a…
- Ezra 4:13Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.
- Mark 12:14–17“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay…
- Acts 5:37After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
- Ezra 4:19–22I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition. And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and…
- Nehemiah 5:4Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards.
- Matthew 17:25“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
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