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 King James Version (NKJV)And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

Context of Luke 20:25

23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, 24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Caesar’s. And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. 26And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace. 27And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they which say that there is no resurrection; and they 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

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• renderἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
• CaesarΚαῖσαρKaisar · CaesarG2541
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Luke 20:25

• Proverbs 24:21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
• Matthew 17:27But, lest we cause them to stumble, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a shekel: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
• Matthew 22:21They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
• Mark 12:17And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marveled greatly at him.
• Romans 13:6For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.
• 1 Peter 2:13Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
• Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:
• Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
• 1 Peter 4:11if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever 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