Matthew 22:22
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.
American King James Version (AKJV)
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And hearing it, they were full of wonder, and went away from him.
Webster's Revision
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and departed.
World English Bible
When they heard it, they marveled, and left him, and went away.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when they heard it, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.
Clarke's Matthew 22:22 Bible Commentary
When they had heard these words, they marvelled - And well they might - never man spake like this man. By this decision, Caesar is satisfied - he gets his own to the uttermost farthing. God is glorified - his honor is in every respect secured. And the People are edified - one of the most difficult questions that could possibly come before them is answered in such a way as to relieve their consciences, and direct their conduct. See L'Evangile Medite, and see my discourse entitled, The Rights of God and Caesar.
Barnes's Matthew 22:22 Bible Commentary
They marveled - They had been foiled in their attempt.
Though he had apparently decided in favor of the Herodians, yet his answer confounded both parties, and wholly prevented the use which they intended to make of it. It was so wise; it so clearly detected their wickedness and foiled their aim, that they were confounded, and retired covered with shame.