“ And he saith unto them,Whose is this image and superscriptionb? ”
The Pharisees and Herodians endeavor to entangle Jesus - This narrative is also found in Mark 12:12-17 ; Luke 20:20-26 . Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees - See the notes at Matthe...
The Question of Tribute ( Mark 12:13-17 *, Luke 20:20-26 ). Note how Mt. ( Matthew 22:15 ) changes Mk.'s indefinite subject into the Pharisees, and so has to change Mk.'s object the Pharisees int...
image. Therefore not. Jewish or Herodian coin, but. Roman. superscription . inscription.
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? Whose is this image and superscription? - He knew well enough whose they were; but he showed the excellency of his wisdom, 3dly, in m...
Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?— Our Saviour called them hypocrites, to signify, that though they made conscience, and a regard to the divine will, their pretence for asking the question, he saw...
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 12:13-34 .
Parables of the Marriage of the King's Son and the Wedding Garment 1-14. Marriage of the King's Son (peculiar to St. Matthew). Jesus concludes His discourse by reiterating in still clearer and str...
Image and superscription. — Better, inscription. The coin brought would probably be a silver denarius of Tiberius, bearing on the face the head of the emperor, with the inscription running roun...
6; Matthew 22:1-46 ; Matthew 23:1-39 Chapter 17 Conflict in the Temple - Matthew 21:18-46 - Matthew 22:1-46 - Matthew 23:1-39 IT had been written that the Lord should suddenly come to...
Duties to God and Society Matthew 22:15-22 This reading begins a marvelous cycle of interviews between our Lord and His questioners. First the Herodians, then the Sadducees, and finally the Pha...
The first two parables contained the history of the Hebrew nation up to the slaying of the Son. This one is prophetic. It presents the sin of this people in the light of the day of grace. The King se...
"Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. (16) And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and...
And he saith unto them ,.... Having the penny in one hand, and pointing to it with the other, whose is this image and superscription? or inscription? for the penny that was, brought him had an im...
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? Ver. 20. Whose is this image, &c. ] Not that he knew not whose it was, but that he might refell them by their own answers, ju...
But Jesus perceived their wickedness , ( and craftiness , Luke,) in this their address, however pious and respectful it appeared; and said, Why tempt ye me? That is, Why do ye try me by such an...
The parable of Chapter 21 has shown Israel as under law, responsible to return to God some results of the blessing with which He had entrusted them. Under responsibility they had not only failed, but...
The Question Respecting Tribute. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And t...
See Poole on " Matthew 22:22 " .
The Test Concerning the Tribute Money: Jesus Contrasts Men's Attitudes Towards The Kingly Rule Of Men and the Kingly Rule of God (22:15-22). In the light of His establishment of His new congregati...
CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 22:15 . Entangle. — Ensnare (R.V.), as a fowler ensnares a bird. The Pharisees “set a trap” for Jesus. Matthew 22:16 . Their disciples. —The old Pharisees who had chal...
Matthew 22:2 . The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king which made a marriage for his son. The marriage of the heir apparent, giving stability to the throne, protection to the subject, an...
Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? The duty of an entire surrender to God I. What those things are which we should render unto God. 1. Our time. Especially youth; and particul...
EXPOSITION Matthew 22:1-40 Parable of the marriage of the king ' s son. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Matthew 22:1 Jesus answered and spake unto them. After they had heard our Lor...
The question and the reply:
Luke 20:24
The tribute money — A Roman coin, stamped with the head of Cesar, which was usually paid in tribute.