Luke 20:22
ContextNET © | Is it right 1 for us to pay the tribute tax 2 to Caesar 3 or not?” |
NIV © | Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" |
NASB © | "Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" |
NLT © | Now tell us––is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?" |
MSG © | Tell us: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" |
BBE © | Is it right for us to make payment of taxes to Caesar or not? |
NRSV © | Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?" |
NKJV © | "Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" |
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NET © | Is it right 1 for us to pay the tribute tax 2 to Caesar 3 or not?” |
NET © Notes |
1 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. 2 tn This was a “poll tax.” L&N 57.182 states this was “a payment made by the people of one nation to another, with the implication that this is a symbol of submission and dependence – ‘tribute tax.’” 3 tn Or “to the emperor” (“Caesar” is a title for the Roman emperor). |