Luke 20:25

Luke 20:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.
• New International Version (NIV)He said to them, “Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
• New Living Translation (NLT)“Well then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

Context of Luke 20:25

23But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test Me? 24Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?” They answered and said, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 26But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent. 27Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

Luke 20:25 word by word

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· τοίνυν ἀπόδοτε τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τῷ θεῷ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Renderἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
• thereforeτοίνυνtoinun · thenG5106
• unto CesarΚαῖσαρKaisar · CaesarG2541
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• unto Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Luke 20:25

• Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
• Matthew 17:27Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”
• Matthew 22:21They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
• Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
• Romans 13:6For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing.
• 1 Peter 2:13Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,
• Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.
• Acts 5:29But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
• 1 Peter 4:11If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Commentaries on Luke 20:25

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20-38Verses 20-38 See this explained in the Mark 12:13-27 notes.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-26Verses 20-26 Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel, cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer, but reproved them for offering to impose upon him; and they could not fasten upon any thing wherewith to stir up either the governor or the people against him. The wisdom which is from above, will direct all who teach the way of God truly, to avoid the snares laid for them by wicked men; and will teach our duty to God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s: Jesus gave a clever answer. There are two ways to understand this statement. On the surface, he said that the coin belonged to Caesar and should be given to him. But his Jewish listeners also understood that, in the end, nothing truly belongs to Caesar, because everything belongs to God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-4020-26. sent forth--after consulting (Mt 22:15) on the best plan. spies--"of the Pharisees and Herodians" (Mr 12:13). See Mr 3:6.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 20:25

• Citizens
• Craftiness
• Government
• Jesus, the Christ
• Law

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Commentaries on Luke 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings