Mark 12:14 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 12:13-17

Mark 12:13-17. They send unto him certain of the Pharisees, &c. See notes on Matthew 22:15-22. They marvelled at him At the wisdom of his answer. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 12:13-17

125. A question about paying taxes (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-26)The Herodians were a group of Jews who, unlike most Jews, were favourable to the rule of the Herods and therefore (indirectly) to the rule of Rome. Normally, they had little in common with the Pharisees, but the two groups were willing to cooperate in an attempt to trap Jesus. They asked him was it lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Rome (Matthew 22:15-17; Luke 20:19-22).If Jesus replied ‘Yes’, the Pharisees would... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:14

Master. Teacher. As in Mark 12:19 , Mark 12:32 . App-98 . Mark 12:1 . we know. Greek oida. See App-132 . for = about, or concerning. Greek. peri . App-104 . no man = no one. Greek oudeis, a compound of ou. App-105 . for = because. regardest not = lookest ( App-133 .) not (Greek. ou . App-105 ) on (Greek. eis. App-104 .) God. Greek. Theos. App-98 . in = with. Greek. epi. App-104 . tribute . Occurs only here and in Matthew 17:25 with Matthew 22:17 , Matthew 22:19 . See notes... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:14

And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God. Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?These compliments paid to Jesus were the simple truth regarding the Christ, but in the mouths of his enemies they took on the character of insincere and obsequious flattery. They must have been confident indeed of their own ability to entrap Jesus, because... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:14

14. And when they were come, they say unto him, Master—Teacher. we know that thou art true, and carest for no man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth—By such flattery—though they said only the truth—they hoped to throw Him off His guard. Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?—It was the civil poll tax paid by all enrolled in the "census." See on :-. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-17

Jesus’ teaching about the poll tax 12:13-17 (cf. Matthew 22:15-22; Luke 20:20-26) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-37

2. The controversy over Jesus’ teaching 12:13-37Controversy over Jesus’ authority led to controversy over His teaching. The Jewish religious leaders attacked Him three times trying to destroy His credibility and popularity. They plied Him with questions about the poll tax (Mark 12:13-17), the resurrection (Mark 12:18-27), and the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-34). Then Jesus took the initiative and questioned them about Messiah’s sonship (Mark 12:35-37). This ended their attacks. The whole... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:14-15

The critics’ preamble was hypocritical flattery, but what they said about Jesus was true. They intended to impale Jesus on the horns of a dilemma. [Note: Hunter, p. 116.] Since Judea had become a Roman province in A.D. 6 the Romans had required the Jews to pay a yearly poll (head) tax into the emperor’s treasury. The Zealots later refused to pay it claiming that payment acknowledged Rome’s right to rule over them. The Pharisees paid it but objected strongly to it. The Herodians paid it... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 12:14

12:14 person, (d-26) Or 'appearance.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 12:1-44

Various Incidents and Discourses in the Temple1-12. The wicked husbandmen (Matthew 21:33; Luke 20:9). See on Mt.13-17. The tribute money (Matthew 22:15; Luke 20:20). See on Mt.18-27. The Sadducees and the Resurrection (Matthew 22:23; Luke 20:27). See on Mt. 26. In the bush] RV ’in the place’ (i.e. passage) ’concerning the bush.’28-34. The great commandment (Matthew 22:34). See on Mt.35-37. Is Christ the son of David (Matthew 22:41; Luke 20:41). See on Mt.38-40. Warning against the scribes (Luke... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 12:13-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 12:13-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:14-15

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 12:14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 12:1-44

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