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This is a quote from Jesus recorded in The Bible, Matthew 22:21 of the New Testament. When asked if the Jews should pay taxes to the Romans, Jesus replied 'render unto Caesar what it Caesar's and render unto God what is God's'. The Roman asking Jesus, was attempting to trick Jesus into encouraging law breaking.
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∙ 15y agoJesus said this in answer to a question about the validity of paying taxes to Caesar. See [Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:25; and Romans 13:7] in the New American Standard Bible at biblegateway.com
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What was Jesus attitude towards Roman Rule?
Matt:22:17-22: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19: Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20: And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 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. 22: When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Why was there conflict between early Christians and Roman authorities?
A:Many Christians firmly believe today that until the time of Constantine, Christians faced endless persecution by the Roman authorities. In fact, there were no more than 12 years of official persecution during the three centuries before Emperor Constantine. When Christians were persecuted, it seems that the authorities were really more concerned about the risk to good government of having a state within a state, or a reaction to potentially treasonous actions by some Christians.Edward Gibbon (The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire) goes as far as to conclude about the attitude of the emperors to the Christians:That a considerable time elapsed before they considered the new sectaries as deserving of the attention of government.That in the conviction of any of their subjects who were accused of so very singular a crime, they proceeded with caution and reluctance.That they were moderate in the use of punishments; andThat the afflicted church enjoyed many intervals of peace and tranquility.Gibbon describes the real period of conflict as beginning with Constantine and reaching its height late in the fourth century, when the Christian Roman authorities initiated centuries of persecution of those who followed paganism, even making the ancient religion illegal under Roman law.
When Paul asked the disciples in Ephesus if they had received the Holy Spirit what did they say?
Acts 19:2: He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
Who said it Oh ye Gods render you worthy of this noble wife?
Brutus said that while talking to Portia in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar; Act 2, Scene 1.
What were the alleged last words of lulis Cesar?
Julius Caesar said these words in Greek "Et tu, brute?" which means "And you, Brutus?".
Where in the Bible do you find 'what shall you render unto the Lord'?
Psalm 116:12 - What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? (KJV)
What was used as money in when jesus was alive?
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)
Where does the Bible mention following the law of the land?
The Bible mentions following the law of the land in several passages, such as Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Peter 2:13-17. These verses emphasize the importance of obeying earthly authorities as a reflection of obedience to God's authority.
A verse that tells principals for Christians to follow in their attitude toward government?
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.
What are the release dates for Hercules The Legendary Journeys - 1995 Render Unto Caesar 5-5?
Hercules The Legendary Journeys - 1995 Render Unto Caesar 5-5 was released on: USA: 26 October 1998
Who is the I am?
God. Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
What was Jesus attitude towards Roman Rule?
Matt:22:17-22: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19: Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20: And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 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. 22: When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
What has the author Alun Grier Davies written?
Alun Grier Davies has written: 'Render unto Caesar?' -- subject(s): Taxation
What do you think the statement 'render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars and unto God the things are God's'?
Matthew 22:21They 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.
Who wrote you were glad when they said unto you?
You might possibly mean Psalms 122:1 when King David said: "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD."
Did Christians feel that they should follow the Roman law?
Matthew:22:17-22: 17: Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19: Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20: And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 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. 22: When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. As long as Roman law did not contradict God's law, Christians obeyed it.
Do coins exist in the Bible?
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."
