^{21 Ref} They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.

^{22 Ref} Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

^{23 Ref} But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Why do you test me?

^{24 Ref} Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?" They answered, "Caesar's."

^{25 Ref} He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

^{26 Ref} They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.