Matthew 22:17

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
World English Bible (WEB)
Tell{G2036}{(G5628)} us{G2254} therefore{G3767}, What{G5101} thinkest{G1380}{(G5719)} thou{G4671}? Is it lawful{G1832}{(G5748)} to give{G1325}{(G5629)} tribute{G2778} unto Caesar{G2541}, or{G2228} not{G3756}?
Strong's King James
(17) So tell us, what do You think, is it permissible to give tax to Caesar or not?
The F.O.G*
[17] "Tell us then – is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" They thought they had crafted the perfect trap.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?’
Young's Literal Translation

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