render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One must give something (especially taxes) owed to the relevant authority.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's” mean?
One must give something (especially taxes) owed to the relevant authority.
Is “render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.