"Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. {penny: in value seven pence halfpenny}" — Matthew 22:18

Matthew 22:18 · KJV

“Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. {penny: in value seven pence halfpenny}”

— Matthew 22:18

Verse 17

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?

Verse 19

And he saith unto them, Whose {is} this image and superscription? {superscription: or, inscription}

Matthew 22 — Context

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

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. {penny: in value seven pence halfpenny}

And he saith unto them, Whose {is} this image and superscription? {superscription: or, inscription}

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.

Cross References

John 8:6

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with {his} finger wrote on the ground, {as though he heard them not}.

John 2:25

And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Luke 5:22

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

Revelation 2:23

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband {are} at the door, and shall carry thee out.

Luke 10:25

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Matthew 19:3

The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

Matthew 16:1-4

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.