Matthew 22:15-22

15Then the Pharisees went out and planned together to entrap him with his own words.

16They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.

17Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

18But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, “Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?

19Show me the coin used for the tax.” So they brought him a denarius.

20Jesus said to them, “Whose image is this, and whose inscription?”

21They replied, “Caesar’s.” He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

22Now when they heard this they were stunned, and they left him and went away.