They say to him, Cesar's — Plainly acknowledging, by their having received his coin, that they were under his government. And indeed this is a standing rule. The current coin of every nation shows who is the supreme governor of it. Render therefore, ye Pharisees, to Cesar the things which ye yourselves acknowledge to be Cesar's: and, ye Herodians, while ye are zealous for Cesar, see that ye render to God the things that are God's.
Verse Matthew 22:21. _THEY SAY UNTO HIM, CAESARS._] The image was the _head_ _of the emperor_; the _superscription_, his _titles_. JULIUS CAESAR was the _first_ who caused his image to be struck on th...
THE PHARISEES AND HERODIANS ENDEAVOR TO ENTANGLE JESUS - This narrative is also found in Mark 12:12; Luke 20:20. Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees -...
10. THE PARABLE OF THE MARRIAGE FEAST. The King's Answers and His Question. CHAPTER 22 1. The Parable of the Marriage Feast. (Matthew 22:1 .) 2. The Herodians Answered. (Matthew 22:15 .) 3. The Sad...
THE QUESTION OF TRIBUTE (Mark 12:13 *, Luke 20:20). Note how Mt. (Matthew 22:15) changes Mk.'s indefinite subject into the Pharisees, and so has to change Mk.'s object the Pharisees into their discipl...
JOY AND JUDGMENT (Matthew 22:1-10)...
Then the Pharisees came, and tried to form a plan to ensnare him in his speech. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians. "Teacher, they said, "we know that you are true, and that...
_Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar's_ The Jewish doctors laid down the principle that "He is king whose coin passes current." St Paul expands this principle, which underlies our L...
ἈΠΌΔΟΤΕ ΟΥ̓͂Ν ΤᾺ ΚΑΊΣΑΡΟΣ ΚΑΊΣΑΡΙ. ‘Pay back _therefore_.’ The Jewish doctors laid down the principle that ‘He is king whose coin passes current.’ St Paul expands this principle, which underlies our L...
THE TEMPTATION OF THE HERODIANS. THE TRIBUTE MONEY Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26...
Ver 15. Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, "Master, we know that thou art tru...
_THE QUESTION ABOUT TAXES MATTHEW 22:15-22_ : The Pharisees that asked if it was lawful to pay tax to Caesar stood speechless before the King. They desired to entangle Jesus in His talk. (Matthew 22:1...
ΆΠΌΔΟΤΕ _aor. imper. act. от_ ΆΠΟΔΊΔΩΜΙ (G591) отдавать, в смысле возврата долга (AM; LNT, 334)....
WHY TEMPT YE ME, YE HYPOCRITES?— Our Saviour called them _hypocrites,_ to signify, that though they made conscience, and a regard to the divine will, their pretence for asking the question, he saw thr...
SECTION 58 JESUS ANSWERS CAPTIOUS QUESTIONS A. QUESTION OF TRIBUTE TO CAESAR (Parallels: Mark 12:13-22; Luke 20:20-26) TEXT: 22:15-22 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensn...
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 12:13....
14 See Mat_20:16. 15-22 Compare Mar_12:13-17; Luk_20:20-26. 15 Fulsome flattery has proven the undoing of many men, and seldom fails to throw them off their guard. The man of God should beware off it...
PARABLES OF THE MARRIAGE OF THE KING'S SON AND THE WEDDING GARMENT 1-14. Marriage of the King's Son (peculiar to St. Matthew). Jesus concludes His discourse by reiterating in still clearer and stronge...
RENDER THEREFORE UNTO CAESAR] A pregnant saying, destroying the basis of Jewish nationalism, and defining the relation of Church and State for all time. A brief exposition must suffice. Christ showed,...
MATTHEW’S GOOD NEWS MATTHEW’S *GOSPEL _HILDA BRIGHT_ CHAPTER 22 THE STORY ABOUT THE WEDDING MEAL 22:1-14 V1 Jesus told them some more stories. V2 ‘Where God rules, it is like this’, he said. ‘A...
RENDER THEREFORE UNTO CÆSAR. — As far as the immediate question was concerned, this was of course an answer in the affirmative. It recognised the principle that the acceptance of the emperor’s coinage...
6; Matthew 22:1; Matthew 23:1 CHAPTER 17 Conflict in the Temple - Matthew 21:18 - Matthew 22:1 -...
ἀπόδοτε, the ordinary word for paying dues (Meyer), yet there is point in Chrysostom's remark: οὐ γάρ ἐστι τοῦτο δοῦναι, ἀλλʼ ἀποδοῦναι · καὶ τοῦτο καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς εἰκόνος, καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς ἐπιγραφῆς δείκνυται...
_Christ's reply and its effect_....
_The tribute question_ (Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26). In this astute scheme the Sanhedrists, according to Mk., were the prime movers, using other parties as their agents. Here the Pharisees act on th...
DUTIES TO GOD AND SOCIETY Matthew 22:15-22 This reading begins a marvelous cycle of interviews between our Lord and His questioners. First the Herodians, then the Sadducees, and finally the Pharisee...
The first two parables contained the history of the Hebrew nation up to the slaying of the Son. This one is prophetic. It presents the sin of this people in the light of the day of grace. The King sen...
Render therefore to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's. He neither directly decided the question, nor offended the Herodians. They admired his wisdom, were quite disappointed, and retired with confusio...
TRIBUTE TO CAESAR Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26. “And lying in wait for Him, they sent sharpers, hypocritically claiming to be righteous, that they may catch His word, in order to del...
"Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. (16) And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and...
We now enter on the Lord's final presentation of Himself to Jerusalem, traced, however, from Jericho; that is, from the city which had once been the stronghold of the power of the Canaanite. The Lord...
_GOD’S CLAIM_ ‘Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.’ Matthew 22:21 These words were an answer to the Herodians and Phariseees, and their...
21._Render therefore to Caesar those things which are Caesar’s. _Christ reminds them that, as the subjection of their nation was attested by the coin, there ought to be no debate on that subject; as i...
In chapter 22, their conduct with respect to the invitations of grace is presented in its turn. The parable is therefore a similitude of the kingdom of heaven. The purpose of God is to honour His Son...
THEY SAY UNTO HIM, CAESAR'S,.... Either Augustus Caesar's; for there was a coin of that emperor's, as Dr. Hammond reports, from Occo, which had his image or picture on it, and in it these words writte...
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. Ver. 21. _Render therefore unto Caesar_] Not...
_But Jesus perceived their wickedness_, (_and craftiness_, Luke,) in this their address, however pious and respectful it appeared; _and said, Why tempt ye me?_ That is, _Why do ye try me_ by such an i...
CESAR'S; this showed that as they were under his government, and enjoyed its protection, they ought to assist in supporting it; while, at the same time, they ought to obey God....
The question and the reply:...
THEY SAY UNTO HIM, CAESAR'S. THEN SAITH HE UNTO THEM, RENDER THEREFORE UNTO CAESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CAESAR'S, AND UNTO GOD THE THINGS THAT ARE GOD'S....
The parable of Chapter 21 has shown Israel as under law, responsible to return to God some results of the blessing with which He had entrusted them. Under responsibility they had not only failed, but...
15-22 The Pharisees sent their disciples with the Herodians, a party among the Jews, who were for full subjection to the Roman emperor. Though opposed to each other, they joined against Christ. What...
SEE POOLE ON "MATTHEW 22:22"....
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III Much more [would this be the case with regard to] the Lord Himself, who did also direct us to "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the thing...
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‘Then he says to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” Jesus' reply was masterly, for it clearly answered the question, and yet did it...
a ‘And he says to them, “Whose is this image and superscription?” They say to him, “Caesar's”.' Jesus then turned to His questioners and, indicating the denarius, asked them, “Whose is this image and...
THE TEST CONCERNING THE TRIBUTE MONEY: JESUS CONTRASTS MEN'S ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE KINGLY RULE OF MEN AND THE KINGLY RULE OF GOD (22:15-22). In the light of His establishment of His new congregation o...
Matthew 22:21. Cesar's. Imperial money was current among them. ‘Wherever any king's money is current, there that king is lord;' is reported as a Rabbinical saying. The standard currency is an indicati...
The defeated and embittered Pharisees send the Herodians to ensnare our Lord with a political question. The reply sends them away in astonishment (Matthew 22:15-21). The Sadducees now appear with a fl...
Matthew 22:15-22. THE ATTACK OF THE YOUNG PHARISEES AND THE HERODIANS, attempting to involve Him in political difficulty....
RENDER (αποδοτε). "Give back" to Caesar what is already Caesar's....
Matthew 22:21 Sacrifice to Cæsar or to God. I. The only Cæsar which we have to fear nowadays is called Public Opinion the huge, anonymous idol which we ourselves help to make, and then tremble before...
CONTENTS: Parable of the marriage feast. Jesus' answer to the Herodians. Sadducees and Pharisees. CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, lawyer. CONCLUSION: The gospel call bids all to the great marriage feast. Som...
Matthew 22:2. _The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son._ The marriage of the heir apparent, giving stability to the throne, protection to the subject, and g...
SO JESUS SAID TO THEM. The fact that they used Roman coins was proof they were under Roman rule. _"Pay to the Emperor what belong to him"_ pleased the members of Herod's party. _"Pay to God what belon...
_Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?_ THE DUTY OF AN ENTIRE SURRENDER TO GOD I. What those things are which we should render unto God. 1. Our time. Especially youth; and particularly...
MATTHEW—NOTE ON MATTHEW 22:21 RENDER TO CAESAR... AND TO GOD. Jesus is not establishing a political kingdom in opposition to Caesar. His followers should pay taxes and obey civil laws. There are matte...
RELIGIOUS LEADERS QUESTION JESUS ABOUT PAYING TAXES MATTHEW 22:15-22; MARK 12:13-17; LUKE 20:20-26; MATTHEW 22:15 Then went
CHAPTER 22 _And Jesus answered_, &c., refuting the incredulity of the Scribes. The meaning is: it is the same in the kingdom of Heaven, _i.e._, in the Church militant here on earth, as if a king made...
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Matthew 22:15. ENTANGLE.—_Ensnare_ (R.V.), as a fowler ensnares a bird. The Pharisees “set a trap” for Jesus. Matthew 22:16. THEIR DISCIPLES.—The old Pharisees who had challenged His...
EXPOSITION MATTHEW 22:1 _Parable of the marriage of the king_'_s son. _(Peculiar to St. Matthew.) MATTHEW 22:1 JESUS ANSWERED AND SPAKE UNTO THEM. After they had heard our Lord's words at the end...
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables (Matthew 22:1), Now He is still there, and He is laying on them these parables. And He said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king...
1 Peter 2:13; Acts 4:19; Acts 5:29; Daniel 3:16; Daniel 6:10;...