Luke 20:19-22

19The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people.

20So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

21So they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God.

22Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?"