Mark 12:14
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?
Mark 12:14 in other translations
| BSB | “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” |
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| WEB | When they had come, they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don’t defer to anyone; for you aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? |
| ASV | And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? |
| YLT | and they having come, say to him, ‘Teacher, we have known that thou art true, and thou art not caring for any one, for thou dost not look to the face of men, but in truth the way of God dost teach; is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? may we give, or may we not give?' |
| DARBY | And they come and say to him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not men's person, but teachest the way of God with truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? |
| BBE | And when they had come, they said to him, Master, we are certain that you are true, and have no fear of anyone: you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God: Is it right to give taxes to Caesar or not? |
| Webster | And when they had come, they say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? |
What does Mark 12:14 mean?
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 12:13-17
The enemies of Christ would be thought desirous to know their duty, when really they hoped that which soever side he took of the question, they might find occasion to accuse him. Nothing is more likely to insnare the followers of Christ, than bringing them to meddle with disputes about worldly politics. Jesus avoided the snare, by referring to the submission they had already made as a nation; and all that heard him…
Mark 12:14 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Mark 12:14
- Galatians 1:10
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 5:11
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
- 2 Corinthians 2:2
For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?
- 2 Corinthians 5:16
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
- Galatians 2:11-14
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
- John 7:18
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
- Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no?
- Galatians 2:6
But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
- Deuteronomy 33:9-10
Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant. They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar.
- 2 Chronicles 18:13
And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
14:45; Ps 12:2-4; 55:21; 120:2; Pr 26:23-26; Jer 42:2,3,20
we know.
Joh 7:18; 2Co 2:2,17; 4:1; 5:11; 1Th 2:4
carest.
De 33:9,10; 2Ch 18:13; Isa 50:7-9; Jer 15:19-21; Eze 2:6,7; Mic 3:8
2Co 5:16; Ga 1:10; 2:6,11-14
for thou.
Ex 23:2-6; De 16:19; 2Ch 19:7
is it.
Ezr 4:12,13; Ne 9:37; Mt 17:25-27; 22:17; Lu 20:22; 23:2; Ro 13:6
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Context
- Mark 12:13
And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
- Mark 12:14
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?
- Mark 12:15
Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
Mark 12:14 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y viniendo ellos, le dicen: Maestro, sabemos que eres hombre de verdad, y que no te cuidas de nadie; porque no miras á la apariencia de hombres, antes con verdad enseñas el camino de Dios: ¿Es lícito dar tributo á César, ó no? ¿Daremos, ó no daremos? |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et étant venus, ils lui disent: Maître, nous savons que tu es vrai, et que tu ne t’embarrasses de personne; car tu ne regardes pas à l’apparence des hommes, mais tu enseignes la voie de Dieu avec vérité. Est-il permis de payer le tribut à César, ou non? Paierons-nous, ou ne paierons-nous pas? |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Sie aber kommen und sagen zu ihm: Lehrer, wir wissen, daß du wahrhaftig bist und dich um niemanden kümmerst; denn du siehst nicht auf die Person der Menschen, sondern lehrst den Weg Gottes in Wahrheit; ist es erlaubt, dem Kaiser Steuer zu geben oder nicht? Sollen wir sie geben, oder sollen wir sie nicht geben? |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui venientes dicunt ei: Magister, scimus quia verax es, et non curas quemquam: nec enim vides in faciem hominum, sed in veritate viam Dei doces. Licet dari tributum Cæsari, an non dabimus? |