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Matthew 22:20 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? "
Matthew 22:20
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
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Matthew 22:1
"And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,"
Matthew 22:2
"The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,"
Matthew 22:3
"And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come."
Matthew 22:4
"Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage."
Matthew 22:5
"But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:"
Matthew 22:6
"And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew"
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