And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled}

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

That the triumphing of the wicked {is} short, and the joy of the hypocrite {but} for a moment? {short: Heb. from near}

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

The heathen are sunk down in the pit {that} they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.

Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

But he denied before {them} all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, {ye} hypocrites?

({And} this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)