James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Tribute Money (Le denier de César), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 7 5/8 x 10 7/16 in. (19.4 x 26.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.206 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 00.159.206_PS1.jpg)

And they sent some of the Pharisees  and the Herodians to him so that they might trap him by a word. 

And having come they said to him ‘ Teacher, we know that you are honest, and ‘playing politics’ is of no concern to you, for you do not look at people’s faces but you teach the way of the Lord, based on truth. Is it lawful to give poll tax to Caesar, or not? Should we give or not?’

But knowing their pretense he said to them: ‘Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius so I might see.’ 

They brought one. And he said to them : ‘Whose image is this and whose inscription? 

They said to him ; ‘Caesar’s.’

Then Jesus said to them ‘Pay back to Caesar, Caesar’s and God’s to God.’

And they were utterly amazed at him.

Be thou a bright flame before me,
Be thou a guiding star above me
Be thou a smooth path below me
Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me
Today – tonight -forever
Amen.

St Columba