^{15 Ref} Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.

^{16 Ref} They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone.

^{17 Ref} Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"

^{18 Ref} But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?

^{19 Ref} Show me the tax money." They brought to him a denarius.

^{20 Ref} He asked them, "Whose is this image and inscription?"

^{21 Ref} They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

^{22 Ref} When they heard it, they marveled, and left him, and went away.