20 And keeping a close watch on Him, they sent spies who pretended to be righteous, to catch Him in a word, in order to deliver Him to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
21 So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of Elohim truly,
22 “Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
23 But perceiving their craftiness, He said to them, “Why do you try Me?
24 “Show Me a silver piece. Whose likeness and inscription does it have?” And they answering, said, “Caesar’s.”
25 And He said to them, “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to Elohim what is Elohim’s.”
26 And they were unable to catch Him in a saying in the presence of the people, and marvelling at His answer, they were silent.