Luke 20:25
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.
Luke 20:25 in other translations
| BSB | So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” |
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| WEB | He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” |
| ASV | And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. |
| YLT | and he said to them, ‘Give back, therefore, the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;' |
| DARBY | And he said to them, Pay therefore what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God. |
| BBE | And he said, Then give to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's. |
| Webster | And he said to them, Render therefore to Cesar the things which are Cesar's, and to God the things which are God's. |
What does Luke 20:25 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 20:20-26
Lu 20:20-40. Entangling Questions about Tribute and the Resurrection--The Replies. 20-26. sent forth--after consulting (Mt 22:15) on the best plan. spies--"of the Pharisees and Herodians" (Mr 12:13). See Mr 3:6.
Barnes' Notes
(n) "Render, therefore" Rom 13.7
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 20:20-26
Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel, cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer, but reproved them for offering to impose upon him; and they could not fasten upon any thing wherewith to stir up either the governor or the people against him. The wisdom which is from above, will direct all who teach the way of God truly, to avoid the snares laid for them by wicked men; and…
Luke 20:25 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 20:25
- Romans 13:6-7
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
- 1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. …
- Mark 12:17
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.
- Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
- Matthew 17:27
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
- Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
- Acts 4:19-20
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
- Matthew 22:21
They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
- 1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Context
- Luke 20:24
Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cesar’s.
- Luke 20:25
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.
- Luke 20:26
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
Luke 20:25 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Entonces les dijo: Pues dad á César lo que es de César; y lo que es de Dios, á Dios. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et il leur dit: Rendez donc les choses de César à César, et les choses de Dieu à Dieu. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Er aber sprach zu ihnen: Gebet daher dem Kaiser, was des Kaisers ist, und Gott, was Gottes ist. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et ait illis: Reddite ergo quæ sunt Cæsaris, Cæsari: et quæ sunt Dei, Deo. |