* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.
“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?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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?
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(14) They came, saying to Him, "Rabbi we know You are true and don't seek anyone's favour because You are impartial to men and teach God's way in truth. So... lawful to pay tribute to Caesar or not?
The F.O.G*
[14] These manipulators approached with false flattery: "Teacher, we know You're a man of absolute integrity who shows no favoritism and teaches God's way with complete truthfulness. Tell us - is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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?’
Young's Literal Translation
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