Matthew 22:22
New International Version
When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.

New Living Translation
His reply amazed them, and they went away.

English Standard Version
When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.

Berean Standard Bible
And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.

Berean Literal Bible
And having heard, they marveled. And having left Him, they went away.

King James Bible
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

New King James Version
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.

New American Standard Bible
And hearing this, they were amazed; and they left Him and went away.

NASB 1995
And hearing this, they were amazed, and leaving Him, they went away.

NASB 1977
And hearing this, they marveled, and leaving Him, they went away.

Legacy Standard Bible
And hearing this, they marveled, and leaving Him, they went away.

Amplified Bible
When they heard this, they were caught off guard, and they left Him and went away.

Christian Standard Bible
When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.

American Standard Version
And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.

Contemporary English Version
His answer surprised them so much that they walked away.

English Revised Version
And when they heard it, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They were surprised to hear this. Then they left him alone and went away.

Good News Translation
When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

International Standard Version
When they heard this, they were amazed. Then they left him and went away.

Majority Standard Bible
And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.

NET Bible
Now when they heard this they were stunned, and they left him and went away.

New Heart English Bible
When they heard it, they were astonished, and left him, and went away.

Webster's Bible Translation
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and departed.

Weymouth New Testament
They heard this, and were astonished; then left Him, and went their way.

World English Bible
When they heard it, they marveled, and left him and went away.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having heard they wondered, and having left Him they went away.

Berean Literal Bible
And having heard, they marveled. And having left Him, they went away.

Young's Literal Translation
and having heard they wondered, and having left him they went away.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having heard, they wondered, and having left him, they departed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And hearing this they wondered, and leaving him, went their ways.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And hearing this, they wondered. And having left him behind, they went away.

New American Bible
When they heard this they were amazed, and leaving him they went away.

New Revised Standard Version
When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they heard it, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they heard, they were amazed, and they left him and departed.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when they heard it, they were astonished, and left him, and went away.

Godbey New Testament
And hearing they are astonished, and leaving Him, they went away.

Haweis New Testament
And when they heard him, they marvelled, and leaving him, went away.

Mace New Testament
on hearing this, they were filled with admiration, and so leaving him, they went their way.

Weymouth New Testament
They heard this, and were astonished; then left Him, and went their way.

Worrell New Testament
And, hearing it, they wondered: and, leaving Him, they went away.

Worsley New Testament
And when they heard this, they marvelled, and left Him and went away.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paying Taxes to Caesar
21“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 22And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away. 23That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him.…

Cross References
Mark 12:17
Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.

Luke 20:25-26
So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” / And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Romans 13:7
Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ...

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Ecclesiastes 8:2
Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Romans 13:1-2
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Exodus 22:28
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

Nehemiah 9:37
Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress.

Jeremiah 29:7
Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Genesis 41:40
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”


Treasury of Scripture

When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.

they marvelled.

Matthew 22:33,46
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine…

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Proverbs 26:4,5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him…

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Matthew 22
1. The parable of the marriage of the king's son.
9. The vocation of the Gentiles.
12. The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.
15. Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.
23. Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;
34. answers which is the first and great commandment;
41. and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.














And when they heard this
This phrase refers to the response of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus' answer regarding paying taxes to Caesar. The context is a trap set by these groups to ensnare Jesus in His words. The question posed to Jesus was whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, a politically charged issue. Jesus' response, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's," demonstrates His wisdom and ability to navigate complex social and political issues. This reflects the wisdom of God, as seen in Proverbs 2:6, where wisdom and understanding come from the Lord.

they were amazed
The amazement of the Pharisees and Herodians highlights the unexpected nature of Jesus' answer. His response transcended the political and religious traps set for Him, showcasing His divine insight. This amazement is a recurring reaction to Jesus' teachings and miracles throughout the Gospels, as seen in Matthew 7:28-29, where the crowds were astonished at His teaching because He taught with authority. The amazement also underscores the authority and wisdom of Jesus, which often left His opponents without a rebuttal.

So they left Him
The decision to leave Jesus indicates the failure of their attempt to trap Him. This action reflects the broader pattern of opposition Jesus faced from religious leaders, who were often confounded by His wisdom and authority. The departure of the Pharisees and Herodians can be seen as a temporary retreat in their ongoing conflict with Jesus, which ultimately culminates in His crucifixion. This moment foreshadows the eventual rejection of Jesus by the religious establishment, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:3, where the Messiah is described as despised and rejected by men.

and went away
Their departure signifies a momentary withdrawal from confrontation, but not a change of heart. The religious leaders' continued opposition to Jesus is evident throughout the Gospels, leading to their role in His arrest and crucifixion. This phrase also highlights the transient nature of their schemes against Jesus, as His mission and message continued despite their efforts. The act of going away can be seen as a fulfillment of Psalm 2:1-4, where the nations conspire against the Lord and His Anointed, yet God remains sovereign and unthreatened by human plots.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to a question about paying taxes to Caesar, demonstrating His wisdom and authority.

2. Pharisees and Herodians
These groups, often at odds with each other, unite in an attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the Roman government.

3. Caesar
The Roman emperor, representing the secular authority and the subject of the question posed to Jesus.

4. Jerusalem
The setting of this encounter, a city central to Jewish religious life and under Roman occupation at the time.

5. The Coin
A denarius, which bore the image of Caesar, used by Jesus to illustrate His point about rendering to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.
Teaching Points
Wisdom in Speech
Jesus demonstrates the importance of responding with wisdom and discernment, especially when faced with challenging questions or potential traps.

Dual Citizenship
As Christians, we are called to navigate our responsibilities to earthly authorities while maintaining our ultimate allegiance to God.

Image and Ownership
Just as the coin bears Caesar's image and belongs to him, we bear God's image and belong to Him, emphasizing our duty to live for His glory.

Avoiding Hypocrisy
The Pharisees and Herodians' attempt to trap Jesus highlights the danger of hypocrisy and the importance of sincerity in our faith.

Amazement at Christ's Authority
The reaction of amazement from Jesus' opponents serves as a reminder of His divine wisdom and authority, which should inspire reverence and obedience in us.(22) They marvelled.--We can picture to ourselves the surprise which the conspirators felt at thus finding themselves baffled where they thought success so certain. The Herodians could not charge the Teacher with forbidding to give tribute to Caesar. The Pharisees found the duty of giving to God what belonged to Him pressed as strongly as they had ever pressed it. They had to change their tactics, and to fall back upon another plan of attack.

Verse 22. - They marvelled. Well might they marvel. Their carefully laid plot, which had seemed so irresistible, was utterly frustrated. The view of the relations of Church and state set forth by Christ was novel and incomprehensible. Hitherto the two provinces had been considered identical. The emperor, as we see impressed on his coins, was Pontifex Maximus; the Jewish priesthood had a political character, and the civil power was its instrument. In Christ's theory the spheres were distinct and not to be confounded. The state compelled obedience to its enactments; the Church left the conscience free, and obedience was voluntary and enforced by no external powers. The new society stood aloof from all political interests, and was responsible alone to God, while it performed its duties. Left him. They had no answer to give. There was nothing in Christ's words that they could lay hold of; nothing treasonable, nothing unpatriotic. Baffled, though not convinced, the questioners sullenly withdrew; but they or their comrades afterwards had the effrontery to accuse Jesus of forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar (Luke 23:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

when they heard [this],
ἀκούσαντες (akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

they were amazed.
ἐθαύμασαν (ethaumasan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.

So
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they left
ἀφέντες (aphentes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

Him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[and] went away.
ἀπῆλθαν (apēlthan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.


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