And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s.
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Interpretation
The enemies of Christ would be thought desirous to know their duty, when really they hoped that which soever side he took of the question, they might find occasion to accuse him. Nothing is more likely to insnare the followers of Christ, than bringing them to meddle with disputes about worldly politics.
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This thought runs through Mark 12:13-17.