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

Bible Comments

When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. When they had heard these words, they marvelled - And well they might - never man spake like this man. By this decision, Caesar is satisfied - he gets his own to the uttermost farthing. God is glorified - his honor is in every respect secured. And the People are edified - one of the most difficult questions that could possibly come before them is answered in such a way as to relieve their consciences, and direct their conduct. See L'Evangile Medite, and see my discourse entitled, The Rights of God and Caesar.

Matthew 22:22

22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.