Genesis 46:28-34:
In this passage, Jacob sends Judah ahead to Joseph to prepare for their arrival in Goshen, an area in Egypt. When Joseph hears that his father Jacob is coming, he travels to Goshen to meet him. Upon seeing each other, Joseph embraces his father, and they weep together. Joseph then advises his brothers and his father to tell Pharaoh that they are shepherds when asked about their occupation. Shepherds were detestable to the Egyptians, and Joseph hopes this will allow his family to live separately in Goshen and not be disturbed.

Psalm 53:
This psalm, similar to Psalm 14, describes the corruption of the human race. It states that God looks down from heaven to see if there are any who are wise and seek God, but finds that everyone has turned away and become corrupt. The psalmist describes evildoers who consume God’s people and do not call on God. However, the psalmist also expresses hope that God will restore His people, bringing joy and salvation to Israel.

Proverbs 29:18:
This proverb highlights the importance of vision and prophecy for maintaining order. It states that where there is no prophetic vision, the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. This suggests that divine guidance or a clear vision is essential for keeping a community disciplined and morally upright.

Matthew 22:15-22:
In this passage, the Pharisees attempt to trap Jesus by asking whether it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus perceives their malice and asks them to show him a coin used for the tax. He then asks whose image is on the coin; they answer, "Caesar's." Jesus responds, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." His answer amazes them, and they leave him and go away.

Mark 12:13-17:
This passage parallels the account in Matthew 22:15-22, where the Pharisees and Herodians try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus asks for a denarius, points out Caesar's image on the coin, and delivers the famous line, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." This clever response leaves his questioners marveled and unable to trap him in his words.

Luke 20:20-26:
This passage is Luke's account of the same event described in Matthew and Mark. The chief priests and scribes, using spies who pretend to be sincere, try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the emperor. Jesus, realizing their duplicity, asks for a coin and repeats his principle about giving to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God, confounding his adversaries.