Matthew 22:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Matthew 22:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. Render therefore to Caesar those things which are Caesar’s. Christ reminds them that, as the subjection of their nation was attested by the coin, there ought to be no debate on that subj...
Matthew 22:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. They say unto him, Caesars - The image was th...
Matthew 22:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 .
Matthew 22:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Render therefore unto Cæsar. — As far as the immediate question was concerned, this was of course an answer in the affirmative. It recognised the principle that the acceptance of the emperor’s coin...
Matthew 22:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
Matthew 22:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"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...
Matthew 22:21 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

GOD’S CLAIM ‘Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.’ Matthew 22:21 These words were an answer to the Herodians and Phariseees, and...
Matthew 22:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

They say unto him, Caesar's ,.... Either Augustus Caesar's; for there was a coin of that emperor's, as Dr. Hammond reports, from Occo, which had his image or picture on it, and in it these words wri...
Matthew 22:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 21. Render therefore unto Caesar ] N...
Matthew 22:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Matthew 22:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Question Respecting Tribute. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And t...
Matthew 22:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " Matthew 22:22 " .
Matthew 22:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Matthew 22:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 22:21 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:21 Sacrifice to Cæsar or to God. I. The only Cæsar which we have to fear nowadays is called Public Opinion the huge, anonymous idol which we ourselves help to make, and then tremble be...
Matthew 22:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Matthew 22:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

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...
Matthew 22:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Matthew 22:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The question and the reply:
Matthew 22:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:13-17 ; Acts 4:19 ; Acts 5:29 ; Daniel 3:16-18 ; Daniel 6:10 ; Daniel 6:11 ; Daniel 6:20-23 ; Luke 23:2 ; Malachi 1:6-8 ; Malachi 3:8-10 ; Matthew 22:37 ; Matthew 4:10 ; Matthe...
Matthew 22:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

They say to him, Cesar's — Plainly acknowledging, by their having received his coin, that they were under his government. And indeed this is a standing rule. The current coin of every nation shows...

Matthew 22:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Matthew 22:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Matthew 22:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 22:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 22:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Matthew 22:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 22:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Matthew 22:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 22:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes