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Mark 12:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 12:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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?
Mark 12:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?
12And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him, and went away.
13And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.
14And 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?
15Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.
16And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar`s.
17And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar`s, and unto God the things that are God`s. And they marvelled greatly at him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when they were come, etc..] Unto Jesus in the temple: they said unto him, master; they saluted him in like manner, as they did their doctors and Rabbins, calling him “Rabbi”, though they were not his disciples; but one part of them were the disciples of the Pharisees, and the other had Herod for their master; we know that thou art true; an honest, sincere, and upright man, and carest for no man, for thou regardest not the person of men; no, not Caesar himself; but teachest the way of God in truth; instructest men in the word, will, and worship of God, with all integrity and faithfulness; answer therefore this question, is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? The Syriac and Persic…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 22:15-22. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:14 taxes: The Greek word refers to a poll tax or head tax; cp. Luke 2:1-2; Acts 5:37.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Master: Mar 14:45; Psa 12:2-4, Psa 55:21, Psa 120:2; Pro 26:23-26; Jer 42:2, Jer 42:3, Jer 42:20 we know: Joh 7:18; Co2 2:2, Co2 2:17, Co2 4:1, Co2 5:11; Th1 2:4 carest: Deu 33:9, Deu 33:10; Ch2 18:13; Isa 50:7-9; Jer 15:19-21; Eze 2:6, Eze 2:7; Mic 3:8; Co2 5:16; Gal 1:10, Gal 2:6, Gal 2:11-14 for thou: Exo 23:2-6; Deu 16:19; Ch2 19:7 is it: Ezr 4:12, Ezr 4:13; Neh 9:37; Mat 17:25-27, Mat 22:17; Luk 20:22, Luk 23:2; Rom 13:6 Mark 12:15”
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