I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid the last cent.

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [paying the price to set them free from the penalty of sin].”

But they paid no attention [they disregarded the invitation, treating it with contempt] and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.

Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”

and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.