Matthew 22:21
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.
In a broad sense, Jesus used the question about taxes to teach that Christians are to be responsible citizens of their country as well as being responsible servants of God.
The Apostle Paul expanded on the point in Romans chapter 13, especially verses 1-7, and also in Titus 3:1 - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,[NKJV]
The closest biblcal saying is 'render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are God's' (see Matthew 22:21). Your exact saying is found here in this related link:
Yes. The word "penny" appears 9 times. Jesus speaks of Caesar's image being on the coinage when he speaks "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."
First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.
Luke 20:25 "And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's." Caesar is government, so pay respect to his law and pay taxes due.
First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.First of all there is more to that quote. It is render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's.....In it's entirety, it suggests the separation of Church and State. However, today we sometimes use the first part of the quote in a sarcastic sense, such as having to pay our income taxes or having to do a chore that we were ordered to do.
Luke 20:25 "And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's." Caesar is government, so pay respect to his law and pay taxes due.
Caesar left to things in his will: Every Roman would recieve 50 denarii (which would be about $40 today, but it was just say "I got this money from Julius Caesar") And His Palace and Gardens would be opened for the public to enjoy.
Your question is beautifully answered in Luke 20:20-26 wherein Jesus is quoted in Lk 20:25 ... "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
It shows that during Caesar's time many people relied heavily on the spiritual aspect of things rather than the logical.
Coins of the ruling realm, as in this story: 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. And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's. And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. (Mark12.15-17)
"Be in the world but not of it" implies to me that it would be ones' duty to contribute to the order of society. "render unto Caesar..." also suggests to me that on should participate.
Julius Caesar is known for many things.