Thematic Bible: Exemplified by Christ

Jesus answered: I will ask you one question. If you give me the answer, I will say by what authority I do these things. Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or from men? They talked among themselves. If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not have faith in him?' But if we say, 'From men,' we must fear the people, because they all recognize John to be a prophet. read more.
Therefore they answered: We have no idea. He replied to them: Then I will not tell you by what authority I do these things.

My servant will act wisely. He will be raised, lifted up and highly exalted. Verse ConceptsExaltation Of Christservanthood

The Pharisees took counsel how they might trap him in his talk. They sent their disciples with the Herodians to Jesus. They said: Teacher we know you are truthful. You teach the way of God in truth. And you are not partial to the influence of men. Tell us what you think? Is it lawful to pay the poll tax to Caesar, or not? read more.
Jesus perceived their wickedness. He said: Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. They brought a penny (denarius) to him. He asked: Whose image and superscription is on this coin? Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay God the things that are God's.