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Matthew 22:21 – “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”The Pharisees weren’t looking for wisdom—they were setting a trap. Should God’s people pay taxes to their pagan oppressor? If Jesus said yes, they’d call Him a traitor. If He said no, Rome would crush Him. Either way, they thought they had Him.But Jesus doesn’t take the bait.He asked for a coin.“Whose image is on it?”“Caesar’s,” they said.“Then give Caesar what bears his image—and give