What does Luke 20:24 mean?

Luke 20:24 highlights themes such as authority, government, responsibility when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 20:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?

24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.

25And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

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Romans 13:1
This verse discusses the authority of governing authorities, connecting to Jesus' teaching on responsibility.
Matthew 22:21
Both verses emphasize the distinction between earthly and heavenly responsibilities.
1 Peter 2:17
This verse encourages respect for authority, echoing Jesus' teaching on the subject.