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Matthew 20:9

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20:9 When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay. 1 

Matthew 22:17

Context
22:17 Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right 2  to pay taxes 3  to Caesar 4  or not?”

1 tn Grk “each received a denarius.” See the note on the phrase “standard wage” in v. 2.

2 tn Or “lawful,” that is, in accordance with God’s divine law. On the syntax of ἔξεστιν (exestin) with an infinitive and accusative, see BDF §409.3.

3 tn According to L&N 57.180 the term κῆνσος (khnso") was borrowed from Latin and referred to a poll tax, a tax paid by each adult male to the Roman government.

sn This question concerning taxes was specifically designed to trap Jesus. If he answered yes, then his opponents could publicly discredit him as a sympathizer with Rome. If he answered no, then they could go to the Roman governor and accuse Jesus of rebellion.

4 tn Or “to the emperor” (“Caesar” is a title for the Roman emperor).



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