They told him, "Caesar's." So he told them, "Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

"How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God's children!

But I tell you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, because it is God's throne,

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

does not have to honor his father.' Because of your tradition, then, you have disregarded the authority of God's word.

But Jesus turned and told Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an offense to me, because you are not thinking God's thoughts but human thoughts!"

Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, tax collectors and prostitutes will get into God's kingdom ahead of you! John came to you living a righteous life, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. But even when you saw that, you didn't change your minds at last and believe him."

Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken because you don't know the Scriptures or God's power,

And the one who swears an oath by heaven swears by God's throne and by the one who sits on it.