Matthew 22:15-22

15Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.

16They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].

17Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”

18But Jesus, aware of their malice, asked, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

19Show me the coin used for the poll-tax.” And they brought Him a denarius [a day’s wage].

20And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?”

21They said, “[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”

22When they heard this, they were caught off guard, and they left Him and went away.