Verse 14

When they came, they said to him, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and you don't show partiality to anyone, for you do not regard the appearance of people but teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn't we?'

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Og da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig, og at du ikke er redd for noen; for du ser ikke på menneskers ansikt, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det lovlig å betale skatt til Cæsar, eller ikke?

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Og da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og tar ikke hensyn til noen; for du ser ikke på folks ansikt, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det lov å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke? Skal vi gi, eller skal vi ikke gi?

• Norsk King James

  Og da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og tar ikke hensyn til noen; for du dømmer ikke etter ytre, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet: Er det lovlig å betale skatt til Cæsar, eller ikke?

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  De kom og sa til ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om hva andre mener, for du ser ikke på menneskers rang, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det tillatt å betale skatt til keiseren, eller ikke?

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sann og ikke tar hensyn til noen person, fordi du ikke ser på personens ytre, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det tillatt å gi keiseren skatt, eller ikke?

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  De kom og sa til ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om noen, for du ser ikke etter menneskers rang, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det lov å betale keiseren skatt, eller ikke? Skal vi betale, eller skal vi ikke betale?'

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er sann og bryr deg ikke om noen, for du ser ikke etter menneskers rang, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det tillatt å gi skatt til keiseren eller ikke?'

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Da de kom, spurte de ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er en mann av sannhet og ikke lar deg påvirke av menneskers posisjon, men lærer Guds vei slik den er. Er det lov å betale skatt til keiseren, eller ikke?'

• gpt4.5-preview

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: «Mester, vi vet at du er oppriktig og ikke bryr deg om noens gunst. For du ser ikke på personens status, men underviser om Guds vei med sannhet. Er det tillatt å gi skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: «Mester, vi vet at du er oppriktig og ikke bryr deg om noens gunst. For du ser ikke på personens status, men underviser om Guds vei med sannhet. Er det tillatt å gi skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Da de kom, sa de: «Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om hva noen tenker, for du ser ikke på person, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det tillatt å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke? Skal vi betale, eller skal vi la være?»

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  De kom og sa til ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og bryr deg ikke om noen menneskers rang; for du gjør ikke forskjell på folk, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det tillatt å betale skatt til keiseren, eller ikke? Skal vi betale, eller ikke?

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men de kom og sagde til ham: Mester! vi vide, at du er sanddru og skjøtter om Ingen; thi du anseer ikke Menneskers Person, men lærer Guds Vei i Sandhed. Er det tilladt at give Keiseren Skat, eller ei? skulle vi give, eller ikke give?

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om folks mening, for du ser ikke etter hvem folk er, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det lovlig å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  When they had come, they said to him, 'Teacher, we know that you are true, and do not care about anyone; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Da de kom, spurte de ham: "Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om hva noen mener; du lar deg ikke påvirke av folk, men lærer Guds vei i sannhet. Er det lovlig å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  De kom og sa til ham: 'Mester, vi vet at du er sannferdig og ikke bryr deg om hva noen mener, for du ser ikke på folks ytre, men lærer sannhetens vei etter Guds vilje. Er det tillatt å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke? Skal vi betale eller la være?'

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Da de kom, sa de til ham: Lærer, vi vet at du er sann og ikke bryr deg om noen, for du ser ikke på person, men lærer sannheten om Guds vei. Er det tillatt å gi skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Og da de kom, sa de til ham: Mester, vi vet at du er sann, og ikke frykter noen; du lar deg ikke påvirke av menneskers stilling, men lærer Guds sanne vei. Er det riktig å betale skatt til keiseren eller ikke?

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And assone as they were come they sayd vnto him: master we knowe yt thou arte true and carest for no man: for thou consyderest not the degre of men but teachest the waye of God truly: Ys it laufull to paye tribute to Cesar or not?

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And they came, and sayde vnto hi: Master, we knowe that thou art true and carest for no man. For thou regardest not the outwarde appearaunce of men, but teachest ye waye of God truly. Is it laufull to geue tribute vnto the Emperoure, or not?

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And when they came, they saide vnto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou considerest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God truly, Is it lawfull to giue tribute to Cesar, or not?

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And assoone as they were come, they sayde vnto hym: Maister, we knowe that thou art true, & carest for no man, for thou considerest not the persons of men, but teachest the way of god truely: Is it lawfull to pay tribute to Caesar, or not?

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and they having come, say to him, `Teacher, we have known that thou art true, and thou art not caring for any one, for thou dost not look to the face of men, but in truth the way of God dost teach; is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? may we give, or may we not give?'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And when they had come, they said to him, Master, we are certain that you are true, and have no fear of anyone: you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God: Is it right to give taxes to Caesar or not?

• World English Bible (2000)

  When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  When they came they said to him,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”

Referenced Verses

• Exod 23:2-6 : 2 Do not follow the majority to do evil, and do not testify in a dispute to turn aside after the majority to pervert justice. 3 Do not show partiality to a poor person in his lawsuit. 4 If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must certainly return it to him. 5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you collapsing under its load, and you would refrain from helping, you must surely help with it. 6 Do not deny justice to your poor among you in their lawsuit.
• Deut 16:19 : 19 Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
• Deut 33:9-9 : 9 He said of his father and mother, "I do not regard them;" he did not acknowledge his brothers or recognize his children, for they kept Your word and guarded Your covenant. 10 They will teach Your judgments to Jacob and Your law to Israel; they will offer incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar.
• 2 Chr 18:13 : 13 But Micaiah said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, I will say whatever my God says to me.'
• 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.
• Ezra 4:12-13 : 12 Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have arrived in Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the rebellious and wicked city, completing the walls and repairing its foundations. 13 Now let it be known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, they will not pay tribute, taxes, or customs, and the king’s treasury will suffer.
• Neh 9:37 : 37 Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. They rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please, and we are in great distress.
• Ps 12:2-4 : 2 Help, LORD, for the godly have vanished; the faithful have disappeared from among humanity. 3 Everyone speaks falsehood to their neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 4 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks with arrogance.
• Ps 55:21 : 21 He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has violated his covenant.
• Ps 120:2 : 2 LORD, deliver my soul from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.
• Prov 26:23-26 : 23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart. 24 An enemy disguises themselves with their lips, but in their heart, they harbor deceit. 25 Though they speak graciously, do not believe them, for there are seven abominations in their heart. 26 Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
• Isa 50:7-9 : 7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. 8 He who vindicates me is near. Who will bring charges against me? Let us face each other. Who is my accuser? Let him confront me. 9 Behold, the Sovereign LORD helps me. Who will condemn me? Look, all of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will devour them.
• Jer 15:19-21 : 19 Therefore this is what the LORD says: 'If you return, then I will restore you; you will stand before Me. If you extract the precious from the worthless, you will be My spokesman. They must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.' 20 I will make you a fortified bronze wall to these people. They will fight against you but will not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,' declares the LORD. 21 'I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the violent.'
• Jer 42:2-3 : 2 They said to Jeremiah the prophet, "Please let our petition fall before you and pray to the LORD your God for us, for all this remnant. For we are few left from many, as your own eyes can see us. 3 May the LORD your God tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do."
• Jer 42:20 : 20 For you have deceived yourselves when you sent me to the LORD your God, saying, 'Pray to the LORD our God for us, and whatever the LORD our God says, tell us and we will do it.'
• Ezek 2:6-7 : 6 You, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not fear though briars, thorns, or scorpions are around you. Do not be afraid of their words or terrified by their presence, for they are a rebellious house. 7 You shall speak my words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
• Mic 3:8 : 8 But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.
• Matt 17:25-27 : 25 'Yes, He does,' Peter replied. When Peter entered the house, Jesus was the first to speak. 'What do you think, Simon?' He asked. 'From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own sons or from others?' 26 'From others,' Peter answered. 'Then the sons are exempt,' Jesus said to him. 27 But so that we do not cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.
• Matt 22:17 : 17 Tell us, then, what you think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
• Mark 14:45 : 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Rabbi!" and kissed him.
• Luke 20:22 : 22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?'
• Luke 23:2 : 2 They began to accuse Him, saying, 'We found this man misleading our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a King.'
• John 7:18 : 18 The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory, but the one who seeks the glory of the One who sent him is truthful, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
• Rom 13:6 : 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are servants of God, continually attending to this very thing.
• 2 Cor 2:2 : 2 For if I grieve you, who then will make me glad but the one who is grieved by me?
• 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.
• 2 Cor 4:1 : 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.
• 2 Cor 5:11 : 11 Since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
• 2 Cor 5:16 : 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Even though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
• Gal 1:10 : 10 For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
• Gal 2:6 : 6 Now from those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality—those of reputation contributed nothing to me.
• Gal 2:11-14 : 11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group. 13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'
• 1 Thess 2:4 : 4 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.