Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

22:21 NLT

逐节对照

New Living Translation - “Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”
新标点和合本 - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒；　神的物当归给　神。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”于是耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的归凯撒；上帝的归上帝。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”于是耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的归凯撒；　神的归　神。”
当代译本 - 他们说：“凯撒的。” 耶稣说：“那么，属于凯撒的东西应该给凯撒，属于上帝的东西应该给上帝。”
圣经新译本 - 他们回答：“凯撒的。”他就对他们说：“凯撒的应当归给凯撒，　神的应当归给　神。”
中文标准译本 - 他们回答说：“是凯撒的。” 耶稣对他们说：“那么，凯撒的归给凯撒；神的归给神。”
现代标点和合本 - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒，神的物当归给神。”
和合本（拼音版） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒；上帝的物当归给上帝。”
New International Version - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
New International Reader's Version - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give back to God what belongs to God.”
English Standard Version - They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
The Message - They said, “Caesar.” “Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his.”
Christian Standard Bible - “Caesar’s,” they said to him. Then he said to them, “Give, then, to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
New American Standard Bible - They *said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He *said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
New King James Version - They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Amplified Bible - They said, “[ The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
American Standard Version - They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
King James Version - They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
New English Translation - They replied, “Caesar’s.” He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
World English Bible - They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
新標點和合本 - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的物當歸給凱撒；神的物當歸給神。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」於是耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的歸凱撒；上帝的歸上帝。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」於是耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的歸凱撒；　神的歸　神。」
當代譯本 - 他們說：「凱撒的。」耶穌說：「那麼，屬於凱撒的東西應該給凱撒，屬於上帝的東西應該給上帝。」
聖經新譯本 - 他們回答：“凱撒的。”他就對他們說：“凱撒的應當歸給凱撒，　神的應當歸給　神。”
呂振中譯本 - 他們說：『該撒的。』於是耶穌對他們說：『那就把該撒的東西納給該撒，把上帝的東西納給上帝吧。』
中文標準譯本 - 他們回答說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌對他們說：「那麼，凱撒的歸給凱撒；神的歸給神。」
現代標點和合本 - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的物當歸給凱撒，神的物當歸給神。」
文理和合譯本 - 曰該撒、曰、然則以該撒之物納該撒、以上帝之物納上帝矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 曰、該撒、曰、然則以該撒之物納該撒、以上帝之物納上帝矣、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 曰、屬該撒、耶穌曰、然則屬該撒者當歸該撒、屬天主者當歸天主、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 曰：『凱撒也。』曰：『當以凱撒之物歸凱撒、而以天主之物歸天主。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - —Del césar —respondieron. —Entonces denle al césar lo que es del césar y a Dios lo que es de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 그들이 “황제의 것입니다” 하고 대답하자 예수님이 “황제의 것은 황제에게, 하나님의 것은 하나님께 바쳐라” 하고 말씀하셨다.
Новый Русский Перевод - – Кесаря, – ответили они. Тогда Иисус сказал им: – Так и отдавайте кесарево кесарю, а Божье – Богу.
Восточный перевод - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Иса сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Всевышнему – то, что принадлежит Всевышнему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Иса сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Аллаху – то, что принадлежит Аллаху.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Исо сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Всевышнему – то, что принадлежит Всевышнему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - – De César. Jésus leur dit alors : Rendez donc à César ce qui revient à César, et à Dieu ce qui revient à Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 「カイザル（ローマ皇帝）のです。」「そのとおりです。ローマ皇帝のものなら、それはローマ皇帝に返しなさい。しかし神のものは全部、神に返さなければなりません。」
Nestle Aland 28 - λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Καίσαρος. τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς· ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - λέγουσιν, Καίσαρος. τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς, ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι, καὶ τὰ τοῦ Θεοῦ τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - “De César”, responderam eles. E ele lhes disse: “Então, deem a César o que é de César e a Deus o que é de Deus”.
Hoffnung für alle - Sie antworteten: »Die des Kaisers.« Da sagte Jesus zu ihnen: »Nun, dann gebt dem Kaiser, was ihm zusteht, und gebt Gott, was ihm gehört!«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Họ đáp: “Sê-sa.” Chúa dạy: “Vậy, hãy nộp cho Sê-sa những gì của Sê-sa! Hãy trả lại cho Đức Chúa Trời những gì thuộc về Ngài!”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พวกเขาทูลตอบว่า “ของซีซาร์” แล้วพระองค์จึงตรัสแก่พวกเขาว่า “ของของซีซาร์จงให้แก่ซีซาร์ และของของพระเจ้าจงถวายแด่พระเจ้า”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เขาทั้งหลายตอบพระองค์ว่า “ของซีซาร์” แล้วพระองค์กล่าวว่า “ถ้าเช่นนั้น สิ่งที่เป็นของซีซาร์ก็จงให้แก่ซีซาร์ และสิ่งที่เป็นของพระเจ้าก็จงให้แด่พระเจ้า”

交叉引用

Matthew 17:25 - “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered? ”
Matthew 17:26 - “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free!
Matthew 17:27 - However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
Daniel 6:10 - But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.
Daniel 6:11 - Then the officials went together to Daniel’s house and found him praying and asking for God’s help.
Malachi 3:8 - “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.
Malachi 3:9 - You are under a curse, for your whole nation has been cheating me.
Malachi 3:10 - Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
1 Peter 2:13 - For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,
1 Peter 2:14 - or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
1 Peter 2:15 - It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.
1 Peter 2:16 - For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.
1 Peter 2:17 - Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.
Acts of the Apostles 5:29 - But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.
Matthew 4:10 - “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
Daniel 3:17 - If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
Daniel 3:18 - But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
Daniel 6:20 - When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?”
Daniel 6:21 - Daniel answered, “Long live the king!
Daniel 6:22 - My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”
Daniel 6:23 - The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted from the den. Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God.
Proverbs 24:21 - My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels,
Acts of the Apostles 4:19 - But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?
Matthew 22:37 - Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’
Luke 23:2 - They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.”
Malachi 1:6 - The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says to the priests: “A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name! “But you ask, ‘How have we ever shown contempt for your name?’
Malachi 1:7 - “You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar. “Then you ask, ‘How have we defiled the sacrifices? ’ “You defile them by saying the altar of the Lord deserves no respect.
Malachi 1:8 - When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And isn’t it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - “Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”
新标点和合本 - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒；　神的物当归给　神。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”于是耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的归凯撒；上帝的归上帝。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”于是耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的归凯撒；　神的归　神。”
当代译本 - 他们说：“凯撒的。” 耶稣说：“那么，属于凯撒的东西应该给凯撒，属于上帝的东西应该给上帝。”
圣经新译本 - 他们回答：“凯撒的。”他就对他们说：“凯撒的应当归给凯撒，　神的应当归给　神。”
中文标准译本 - 他们回答说：“是凯撒的。” 耶稣对他们说：“那么，凯撒的归给凯撒；神的归给神。”
现代标点和合本 - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒，神的物当归给神。”
和合本（拼音版） - 他们说：“是凯撒的。”耶稣说：“这样，凯撒的物当归给凯撒；上帝的物当归给上帝。”
New International Version - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
New International Reader's Version - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give back to God what belongs to God.”
English Standard Version - They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
The Message - They said, “Caesar.” “Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his.”
Christian Standard Bible - “Caesar’s,” they said to him. Then he said to them, “Give, then, to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
New American Standard Bible - They *said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He *said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
New King James Version - They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Amplified Bible - They said, “[ The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
American Standard Version - They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
King James Version - They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
New English Translation - They replied, “Caesar’s.” He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
World English Bible - They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
新標點和合本 - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的物當歸給凱撒；神的物當歸給神。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」於是耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的歸凱撒；上帝的歸上帝。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」於是耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的歸凱撒；　神的歸　神。」
當代譯本 - 他們說：「凱撒的。」耶穌說：「那麼，屬於凱撒的東西應該給凱撒，屬於上帝的東西應該給上帝。」
聖經新譯本 - 他們回答：“凱撒的。”他就對他們說：“凱撒的應當歸給凱撒，　神的應當歸給　神。”
呂振中譯本 - 他們說：『該撒的。』於是耶穌對他們說：『那就把該撒的東西納給該撒，把上帝的東西納給上帝吧。』
中文標準譯本 - 他們回答說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌對他們說：「那麼，凱撒的歸給凱撒；神的歸給神。」
現代標點和合本 - 他們說：「是凱撒的。」耶穌說：「這樣，凱撒的物當歸給凱撒，神的物當歸給神。」
文理和合譯本 - 曰該撒、曰、然則以該撒之物納該撒、以上帝之物納上帝矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 曰、該撒、曰、然則以該撒之物納該撒、以上帝之物納上帝矣、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 曰、屬該撒、耶穌曰、然則屬該撒者當歸該撒、屬天主者當歸天主、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 曰：『凱撒也。』曰：『當以凱撒之物歸凱撒、而以天主之物歸天主。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - —Del césar —respondieron. —Entonces denle al césar lo que es del césar y a Dios lo que es de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 그들이 “황제의 것입니다” 하고 대답하자 예수님이 “황제의 것은 황제에게, 하나님의 것은 하나님께 바쳐라” 하고 말씀하셨다.
Новый Русский Перевод - – Кесаря, – ответили они. Тогда Иисус сказал им: – Так и отдавайте кесарево кесарю, а Божье – Богу.
Восточный перевод - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Иса сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Всевышнему – то, что принадлежит Всевышнему.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Иса сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Аллаху – то, что принадлежит Аллаху.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - – Императора, – ответили они. Тогда Исо сказал им: – Так и отдавайте императору то, что принадлежит императору, а Всевышнему – то, что принадлежит Всевышнему.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - – De César. Jésus leur dit alors : Rendez donc à César ce qui revient à César, et à Dieu ce qui revient à Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 「カイザル（ローマ皇帝）のです。」「そのとおりです。ローマ皇帝のものなら、それはローマ皇帝に返しなさい。しかし神のものは全部、神に返さなければなりません。」
Nestle Aland 28 - λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Καίσαρος. τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς· ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - λέγουσιν, Καίσαρος. τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς, ἀπόδοτε οὖν τὰ Καίσαρος Καίσαρι, καὶ τὰ τοῦ Θεοῦ τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - “De César”, responderam eles. E ele lhes disse: “Então, deem a César o que é de César e a Deus o que é de Deus”.
Hoffnung für alle - Sie antworteten: »Die des Kaisers.« Da sagte Jesus zu ihnen: »Nun, dann gebt dem Kaiser, was ihm zusteht, und gebt Gott, was ihm gehört!«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Họ đáp: “Sê-sa.” Chúa dạy: “Vậy, hãy nộp cho Sê-sa những gì của Sê-sa! Hãy trả lại cho Đức Chúa Trời những gì thuộc về Ngài!”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พวกเขาทูลตอบว่า “ของซีซาร์” แล้วพระองค์จึงตรัสแก่พวกเขาว่า “ของของซีซาร์จงให้แก่ซีซาร์ และของของพระเจ้าจงถวายแด่พระเจ้า”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เขาทั้งหลายตอบพระองค์ว่า “ของซีซาร์” แล้วพระองค์กล่าวว่า “ถ้าเช่นนั้น สิ่งที่เป็นของซีซาร์ก็จงให้แก่ซีซาร์ และสิ่งที่เป็นของพระเจ้าก็จงให้แด่พระเจ้า”

Matthew 17:25 - “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered? ”
Matthew 17:26 - “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free!
Matthew 17:27 - However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
Daniel 6:10 - But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.
Daniel 6:11 - Then the officials went together to Daniel’s house and found him praying and asking for God’s help.
Malachi 3:8 - “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.
Malachi 3:9 - You are under a curse, for your whole nation has been cheating me.
Malachi 3:10 - Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
1 Peter 2:13 - For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,
1 Peter 2:14 - or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
1 Peter 2:15 - It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.
1 Peter 2:16 - For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.
1 Peter 2:17 - Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.
Acts of the Apostles 5:29 - But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.
Matthew 4:10 - “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”
Daniel 3:16 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
Daniel 3:17 - If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
Daniel 3:18 - But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
Daniel 6:20 - When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?”
Daniel 6:21 - Daniel answered, “Long live the king!
Daniel 6:22 - My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”
Daniel 6:23 - The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted from the den. Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God.
Proverbs 24:21 - My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels,
Acts of the Apostles 4:19 - But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?
Matthew 22:37 - Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’
Luke 23:2 - They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.”
Malachi 1:6 - The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says to the priests: “A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name! “But you ask, ‘How have we ever shown contempt for your name?’
Malachi 1:7 - “You have shown contempt by offering defiled sacrifices on my altar. “Then you ask, ‘How have we defiled the sacrifices? ’ “You defile them by saying the altar of the Lord deserves no respect.
Malachi 1:8 - When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And isn’t it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.