tell us therefore, what is your opinion? is it lawful to pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

they answer'd, Cesar's. then said he to them, render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Cesar's: and unto God, the things that are God's.

when they were come, they said to him, master, we know that you are sincere, that you are not influenced by any one, for you have no regard to the person of men: but teach us the way of God according to truth. now should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no? shall we pay, or shall we not pay?

let me see a penny. and when they brought it, he asked them, whose image and inscription is this? they said, Cesar's.

to which Jesus reply'd, render to Cesar what belongs to Cesar, and to God what belongs to God. and they were surprized at the answer.

At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire.

should we pay tribute to Cesar, or no?

show me a penny: whose image and inscription is this? they answer'd, Cesar's.

render then, said he, to Cesar, what belongs to Cesar, and to God, what belongs to God.

and thus they began their charge, we found this man subverting our nation, opposing the giving tribute to Cesar, asserting that he himself is Christ the king.

upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar.

but they cried out, away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said to them, shall I crucify your king? the chief priests answered, we have no king but Cesar.

and one of them named Agabus foretold by the spirit, that there should be a great famine, thro' all the world: which accordingly happen'd in the reign of Claudius Cesar.

they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus.

to this he answer'd, "I have not been guilty of any misdemeanour, either against the law, or against the temple, or against Cesar."

"I stand, said Paul, to the tribunal of Cesar, where I ought to be judged. to the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself very well know.

if I am guilty of any capital crime, I am contented to die. but since their accusations are all groundless, that I may not be sacrificed to their humour, I appeal to Cesar."

upon this, Festus having deliberated with his council, answer'd, "since you have appeal'd to Cesar, to Cesar you shall go."

but Paul having made his appeal, insisting to have his cause refer'd to the cognizance of the emperor, I order'd him into custody, till I could send him to Cesar.

nay, Agrippa said to Festus, "this man might have been discharg'd if he had not appeal'd to Cesar."

you must be brought before Cesar: and upon your account, the whole company now with you, will God preserve.

all the converts here salute you, particularly those of Cesar's houshold.