17. Tell us what you think! Should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?”
18. Jesus knew their evil thoughts and said, “Why are you trying to test me? You show-offs!
19. Let me see one of the coins used for paying taxes.” They brought him a silver coin,
20. and he asked, “Whose picture and name are on it?”
21. “The Emperor's,” they answered.Then Jesus told them, “Give the Emperor what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God.”