Mark 12:16

And they brought [it]. And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

And {G1161} they brought {G5342} it. And {G2532} he saith {G3004} unto them {G846}, Whose {G5101} is this {G3778} image {G1504} and {G2532} superscription {G1923}? And {G1161} they said {G2036} unto him {G846}, Caesar's {G2541}.

They brought one; and he asked them, "Whose name and picture are these?" "The Emperor's," they replied.

So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered.

And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar’s.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Timothy 2:19 (2 votes)

    ¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

  • Revelation 3:12 (2 votes)

    Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, [which is] new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and [I will write upon him] my new name.

  • Luke 20:24 (2 votes)

    Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.

  • Luke 20:26 (2 votes)

    And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

  • Matthew 22:19 (2 votes)

    Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

  • Matthew 22:22 (2 votes)

    When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.