16. They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.
17. Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
18. But Jesus realized their evil intentions and said, “Hypocrites! Why are you testing me?
19. Show me the coin used for the tax.” So they brought him a denarius.