Mark 12:13–17 is clarified by insight into the Pharisees' complex attitudes. They have very strong religious beliefs, which go beyond God's inspired Scriptures ...

7 нояб. 2022 г. · God has given you air to breathe, a mind to think, a heart to feel, and a life to live. Jesus says, give back to God what belongs to God.

22 февр. 2016 г. · Mark 12:13-17 is a true interrogation story: the well-known episode about paying the tribute to Caesar. Certain Pharisees and Herodians attempt ...

As the emperor was seen as almost divine, Jesus asserted that only God is divine and only to God is worship due. In our prayer and worship we render what is due ...

29 июн. 2020 г. · St. Augustine in a short homily gives us a succinct interpretation of this passage, which highlights the wisdom of Christ in answering his opponents.

23 авг. 2022 г. · This simply states that the American government ought not create a state sponsored church and should never interfere in the free exercise of ...

If Jesus affirms Roman taxation, he will offend his followers. If he rejects it, he will face charges of treason.

14 июл. 2017 г. · We must fully give ourselves to Him by faith. We rightfully belong to Jesus in whose image we are made. Ownership decides to whom we belong.

In a strategic attempt to trap Jesus, the Pharisees and the Herodians united in opposition, despite their differing political views.

Jesus avoided the snare, by referring to the submission they had already made as a nation; and all that heard him, marvelled at the great wisdom of his answer.