19. And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them.
20. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
21. And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but of a truth teachest the way of God:
22. Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
23. But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,
24. Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Caesar’s.