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You teach the way of God truthfully. <a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> So they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God. <a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You speak and teach rightly, and do not receive any person, but teach the way of God on the basis of truth. <a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: <a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth: <a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the spies questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to anyone, but You teach the way of God on the basis of truth. <a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> They questioned Him, saying, &#8220Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. <a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. <a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. <a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They asked Him, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and that You show no partiality to anyone, but teach the way of God truthfully. <a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They questioned him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and you don’t show partiality but teach truthfully the way of God. <a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They questioned Him, &#8220Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You don&#8217t show partiality, but teach truthfully the way of God. <a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but of a truth teachest the way of God: <a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The spies said to him, "Teacher, we know you teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are. <a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but of a truth teachest the way of God: <a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach. Besides, you don't play favorites. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. <a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> These spies said to Jesus, "Teacher, we know that what you say and teach is right. We know that you pay no attention to anyone's status, but teach the truth about God's will for people. <a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> so they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach, and that you don't favor any individual, but teach the way of God truthfully. <a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Teacher,? they inquired, ?we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. <a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Thus they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. <a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and are not partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. <a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they put a question to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you say and teach what is right and that you make no distinctions between one man and another, but teach God's way truly. <a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a> They asked him, “Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we have known that You say and teach correctly, and do not receive a person, but in truth teach the way of God. <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You speak and teach rightly, and do not receive any person, but teach the way of God on the basis of truth. <a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, we have known that thou dost say and teach rightly, and dost not accept a person, but in truth the way of God dost teach; <a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they asked him, saying. Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and thou receivest not the face, but teachest in truth the way of God:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they asked him, saying: Master, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly: and thou dost not respect any person, but teachest the way of God in truth. <a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and that you do not consider anyone’s status, but you teach the way of God in truth. <a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a> They posed this question to him, “Teacher, we know that what you say and teach is correct, and you show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and you show deference to no one, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So they asked him, and said to him, Teacher, we know that you speak and teach truthfully, and you do not discriminate be- tween men, but you teach the way of God justly. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they asked him, and they were saying to him, “Teacher, we know that you are speaking and teaching correctly, and you do not show favoritism, but you teach the way of God in truth.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they asked him, saying: Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and do not regard the person of any, but teach the way of God in truth. <a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> They asked Him saying, Teacher, we know that thou dost speak and teach correctly; and thou dost not receive the face; but thou dost teach the way of God in truth: <a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly, and respectest no man?s person, but teachest the way of God in truth: <a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they address'd him therefore in this manner; master, we know that what you say and teach is all right, you are not influenc'd by the quality of men, but explain the divine law with sincerity: <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they put a question to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you say and teach what is right and that you make no distinctions between one man and another, but teach God's way truly. <a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that Thou sayest and teachest rightly, and regardest no person, but teachest the way of God in truth. <a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they asked Him, saying, Master, we know that thou speakest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but teachest the way of God in truth: <a href="/parallel/luke/20-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Paying Taxes to Caesar</a> …20So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. 21<a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: epērōtēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">they inquired,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidamen (V-RIA-1P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">“we know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">You speak</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">teach</a> <a href="/greek/3723.htm" title="3723: orthōs (Adv) -- Rightly. Adverb from orthos; in a straight manner, i.e. correctly.">correctly.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">You show no partiality,</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambaneis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. "></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">teach</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in accordance with</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheias (N-GFS) -- From alethes; truth.">the truth.</a> 22Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a> They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance. <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Mark 12:14</a> “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a> He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.” <a href="/john/7-18.htm">John 7:18</a> He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood. <a href="/john/8-26.htm">John 8:26</a> “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” <a href="/john/8-46.htm">John 8:46</a> Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? <a href="/john/18-37.htm">John 18:37</a> “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a> For God does not show favoritism. <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a> But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me. <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a> And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a> who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a> These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly:Master.<a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.<a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a> The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.<a href="/jeremiah/42-2.htm">Jeremiah 42:2,3</a> And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) … sayest.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.<a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a> For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4,5</a> But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts… acceptest.<a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a> Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.<a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a> How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34,35</a> Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: … truly.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/2-9.htm">Acceptest</a> <a href="/james/2-9.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/jonah/2-6.htm">God</a> <a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Master</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Partial</a> <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/20-3.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/20-13.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/10-28.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/51-16.htm">Acceptest</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">God</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Master</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Partial</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">Questioned</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/4-17.htm">Rightly</a> <a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/20-39.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/john/9-34.htm">Teachest</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/21-3.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/20-31.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div>1. <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a> 27. <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a> 45. <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Teacher,” they inquired, The term "Teacher" is a respectful address, acknowledging Jesus' role as a rabbi or instructor. In the Jewish culture of the time, rabbis were highly respected for their knowledge of the Torah. The inquirers, likely the Pharisees and Herodians, use this title to feign respect, though their intentions are deceitful. This reflects the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders who often sought to challenge His authority.“we know that You speak and teach correctly. This statement is an example of flattery, as the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with their question. Despite their insincerity, the acknowledgment that Jesus speaks and teaches correctly is true. Jesus' teachings consistently align with the Scriptures, and He often corrected misunderstandings of the Law. This phrase highlights the recognition of Jesus' authority and wisdom, even by those who opposed Him.You show no partiality Jesus' impartiality is a significant aspect of His ministry. Unlike many leaders of the time who showed favoritism based on social status or wealth, Jesus treated all individuals equally, whether they were tax collectors, sinners, or religious leaders. This reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a>, where God is described as showing no partiality. Jesus embodies this divine attribute, emphasizing the kingdom of God is open to all.but teach the way of God The "way of God" refers to the path of righteousness and truth that leads to eternal life. Jesus' teachings consistently pointed to God's will and the coming of His kingdom. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of "the way," which is a metaphor for living according to God's commandments. In <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, Jesus declares Himself as "the way," further solidifying His role as the guide to divine truth.in accordance with the truth. Truth is a central theme in Jesus' ministry. His teachings are rooted in the truth of God's Word, fulfilling the prophecies and laws of the Old Testament. This phrase underscores the reliability and divine authority of Jesus' message. In <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a>, Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth," highlighting the connection between God's Word and truth. Jesus' adherence to truth contrasts with the deceitful intentions of His questioners.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is being questioned by the religious leaders. He is recognized for His truthful teaching and impartiality. 2. <a href="/topical/r/religious_leaders.htm">Religious Leaders</a> These include the Pharisees and the Herodians, who are attempting to trap Jesus with their questions. They acknowledge His integrity, albeit insincerely. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of this event, where Jesus is teaching in the temple courts during the final week before His crucifixion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The place where Jesus is teaching, a significant location for Jewish worship and a center of religious authority. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_question_of_tribute.htm">The Question of Tribute</a> The context of this verse is a question about paying taxes to Caesar, which the leaders use to try to entrap Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_teaching.htm">Integrity in Teaching</a> Jesus is recognized for teaching the truth without compromise. As believers, we are called to uphold the truth of God's Word in our lives and teachings. <a href="/topical/i/impartiality.htm">Impartiality</a> Jesus' lack of favoritism is a model for us to treat others with fairness and justice, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_challenges.htm">Discernment in Challenges</a> Jesus demonstrates wisdom in responding to those who seek to trap Him. We should seek God's wisdom when faced with difficult questions or situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_way_of_god.htm">The Way of God</a> Jesus teaches the way of God in truth. We are encouraged to seek and follow God's path, as revealed in Scripture. <a href="/topical/s/sincerity_in_acknowledgment.htm">Sincerity in Acknowledgment</a> The religious leaders' insincere praise of Jesus serves as a warning against hypocrisy. Our acknowledgment of God's truth should be genuine.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_jesus'_post-resurrection_accounts_vary.htm">Why do the accounts of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances differ significantly in who saw him first and where?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_'this_generation'.htm">In Luke 21:32, why would Jesus say 'this generation will not pass away' if centuries have passed without all events fulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_partial_preterism.htm">What defines Partial Preterism in eschatology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Neither acceptest thou the person of any.--To "accept the person" takes the place of "regarding" or "looking at" the person of <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm" title="And they sent out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care you for any man: for you regard not the person of men.">Matthew 22:16</a>, where see Note. The precise combination which St. Luke uses meets us again in <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm" title="But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatever they were, it makes no matter to me: God accepts no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:">Galatians 2:6</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 21, 22. - And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? SS. Matthew and Mark both tell us that in this plot the Herodians were united with the Pharisees (and Sanhedrin). The great Nazareth Reformer was equally hateful to both these hostile parties; hence their union in this matter. It was a well and skilfully laid question. This "tribute" was a capitation tax - a denarius a head assessed on the whole population, the publicans who farmed it being answerable for it to the Roman treasury. As a direct personal tax it was most unpopular, and was looked on by scrupulous legalists and the more zealous Jews as involving a greater humiliation than the ordinary import or export customs dues. It occasioned at times popular tumults, as in the case of Judas of Galilee (<a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Acts 5:37</a>). If Jesus answered the question in the affirmative "Yes, it is lawful for the Jews to give this tribute to Caesar," then the Pharisees would use this decision of his as a means of undermining his credit with the zealous populace. "See, after all," they would say, "this pretended Messiah of yours is but a poor-hearted traitor. Think of King Messiah paying tribute to a Gentile." If, on the other hand, the Master had said such payment of tribute was unlawful, then the Herodians, who were watching him, hoping for some such expression of opinion, would at once have denounced him to their Roman friends as One who taught the people - only too ready to listen to such teaching - lessons of sedition. In the latter case Pilate and the officials of Rome would have taken good care that the Galilaean Master had troubled the Sanhedrin no more. <a href="/commentaries/luke/20-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Teacher,” Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. they inquired, ἐπηρώτησαν (epērōtēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. “we know οἴδαμεν (oidamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You speak λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. teach διδάσκεις (didaskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. correctly. ὀρθῶς (orthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3723.htm">Strong's 3723: </a> Rightly. Adverb from orthos; in a straight manner, i.e. correctly. You show no partiality, οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. teach διδάσκεις (didaskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. way ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in accordance with ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the truth. ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 20:21 They asked him Teacher we know that (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/20-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 20:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 20:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/20-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 20:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 20:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>