Matthew 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 22:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 22:16 — KJV
“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”
— Matthew 22:16 (KJV)
Matthew 22:16 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 22:16
“And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”
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“Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?”
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“And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”
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“Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:”
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“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
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