Matthew part 82

Matthew 22:15-22.

Verse 15-17

Verse 15

always trying to trap them (They are not genuine)

Verse 16

Herodians - a group loyal to the herodian dynasty, whcih supported Roman rule to get power

(Teaming up with Pharisees to bring down Jesus)

they use flattery

Lit. “you look at no ones face”

Verse 17

based off of a controversy surrounding Deut. 17:15.

plus, their money would have been going to ungodly things

(Kensos) this tax was probably the head tax (1 denarius)

more of a smack in the face than an inconvenience

He has two options

say yes = friend of Rome (Pharisees)

say no = Enemy of Rome (Herodians)

Verse 18-22

Verse 18

Verse 19

He got them

the coin was specially minted for taxes to Caesar. One side had “Tiberius Caesar Augustus, son of the Divine Augustus.” and the other Livia and said “Pontifex Maximus (High priest).”

they had this in the temple

Verse 20

Verse 21

render (apodidomi) - repay, give back, return (Not didomi)

Whose image is on you?

Verse 22