^{13 Ref} They sent some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to him, that they might trap him with words.

^{14 Ref} When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

^{15 Ref} Shall we give, or shall we not give?" But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it."

^{16 Ref} They brought it. He said to them, "Whose is this image and inscription?" They said to him, "Caesar's."

^{17 Ref} Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.