This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Judges 9:1-57

• Abimelech murders brothers and becomes king of Shechem; Jotham's parable warns of destruction.
• Rebellion against Abimelech leads to his death by a millstone; God repays evil.

Matthew 22:15-22

• Pharisees and Herodians try to trap Jesus on taxes to Caesar.
• Jesus says render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.

Mark 12:13-17

• Leaders attempt to ensnare Jesus with question about paying taxes.
• Jesus perceives hypocrisy and teaches proper allegiance to God and state.

Luke 20:20-26

• Spies question Jesus about tribute to Caesar to accuse him.
• Jesus answers wisely, astonishing them and avoiding the trap.