13 Then the religious leaders sent some members of the Pharisee party and some of the political supporters of King Herod to try to catch Yeshua out. 14 So they flattered him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest even if it upsets others, and that you teach the truth about God without caring about people’s opinions. Is it legal for us Jews to pay the poll tax to the Roman emperor or not? How should we handle this?”

15 But knowing their hypocrisy, Yeshua responded to them, “Why are you trying to test me? Bring me a coin so we can determine the proper answer.”

16 When they brought him a coin, he asked, “Whose image and inscription are on this coin?”

And they said, “The emperor’s.”

17 “Well then,” said Yeshua, “give to the emperor whatever is due him, but give God what is owed to God.”

And they had to admit that that was an outstanding answer.