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Matthew 22:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Whose is this image and name on it?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus saith to them: Whose image and inscription is this?

Free Bible Version

“Whose image and whose title is inscribed here?” he asked them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sayde vnto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

King James (Authorized) Version

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

One Unity Resource Bible

He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”

Translation for Translators

He said to them, “Whose picture is on this coin? And whose name is on it?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus said to them, “Whose image and name are these?”

Noah Webster Bible

And he saith to them, Whose is this image, and superscription?

World English Bible

He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith to them, 'Whose [is] this image and the inscription?'

Context

Paying Taxes to Caesar

¹⁹Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.²⁰“Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

Summary

In this verse, Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians who were trying to trap Him with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. His wise answer, 'Whose image is this? And whose inscription?' reveals the importance of giving to Caesar what belongs to him, while also emphasizing the greater importance of giving to God what belongs to Him. This teaches the principle of honoring earthly authorities while prioritizing obedience and devotion to God above all else. Jesus' response showcases His wisdom and ability to navigate complex situations with divine insight and clarity.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

When they had heard these words,.... This answer returned unto them, this advice which was given them, which they could not gainsay or deny to be good, they marvelled: were amazed and astonished, at his prudence and wisdom, in answering them, in such an unexpected and cautious manner: they left him: being silenced, confounded, and disappointed: and went their way: not being able to get any advantage against him, neither to bring him into contempt with the people, and alienate their affections from him; nor to charge him with sedition or treason to the Roman governor; and so had but a very indifferent account of their success, to report to them that sent them.

Matthew 22:20

Paying Taxes to Caesar

¹⁹Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.²⁰“Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

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Berean Standard Bible

“Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Whose is this image and name on it?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus saith to them: Whose image and inscription is this?

Free Bible Version

“Whose image and whose title is inscribed here?” he asked them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sayde vnto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

King James (Authorized) Version

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

One Unity Resource Bible

He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”

Translation for Translators

He said to them, “Whose picture is on this coin? And whose name is on it?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus said to them, “Whose image and name are these?”

Noah Webster Bible

And he saith to them, Whose is this image, and superscription?

World English Bible

He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”

Young's Literal Translation

and he saith to them, 'Whose [is] this image and the inscription?'