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Mark 12:17 Cross-References

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And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

Mark 12:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Mark 12:17

People Mentioned

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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
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CaesarCaesar during Jesus' ministry (MAT 22:17)

Commentary on Mark 12:17

Jesus answered the Pharisees' question about paying tribute to Caesar: 'Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's' (Τὰ Καίσαρος ἀπόδοτε Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τῷ θεῷ). This establishes dual responsibility—civil obligations (taxes to governing authorities) and spiritual obligations (worship, obedience to God). Christians aren't anarchists rejecting civil government, nor idolaters making government ultimate. Jesus distinguished realms without divorcing them—God is sovereign over all, yet delegates temporal authority to governments. This grounds Christia...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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