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Matthew 22:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

They told him, 'Caesar's.' So Jesus said, 'Alright then — give Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give God what belongs to God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus basically said: pay your taxes, but don't forget who you really belong to.

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