Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
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The verse 17 is found in chapter 22 of Matthew. The question about paying tribute to Caesar seeks to place Jesus in a compromising situation. His answer distinguishes civil obligation from ultimate belonging to God, whose authority is not diminished by political structures.
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Darum sage uns, was dünkt dich: Ist's recht, daß man dem Kaiser den Zins gebe, oder nicht?
Dinos pues, ¿qué te parece? ¿es lícito dar tributo a César, o no?
Dinos, pues, qué te parece: ¿Está permitido pagar el impuesto al César o no?».
Dis-nous donc ce qu'il t'en semble: est-il permis, ou non, de payer le tribut à César?
Dicci adunque: Che ti par egli? È egli lecito di dare il censo a Cesare, o no?
Dize-nos, pois, que te parece? É lícito pagar o tributo a César, ou não?
請告訴我們,你的意見如何?納稅給凱撒合不合法?」
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