[276]and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? Shall we give, or shall we not give? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said,
Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money; bring me a penny, that I may see it.
And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them,
Whose is this image and superscription?
They say unto him, Cesar's. Then saith he unto them,
[277]Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
And they could not take hold of his words before the people. When they had heard these words, they marvelled at his answer and held their peace, and left him, and went their way.
The same day came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.