The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “for us” (ἡμᾶς) before Caesar here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “to us” (ἡμῖν) before Caesar here.
ἔξεστινexestinIs it lawfulἔξεστι(ν)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular — “Is it lawful”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1832it is permitted, lawful, possible.This verse uses “lawful”.Is it lawfulἡμᾶςhēmasIἐγώ (egṓ)personal pronoun, accusative, plural — “I”, the object formG1473I, the first-person pronoun.Strong’s files this form under G3165 (μέ).for usΚαίσαριkaisariunto CaesarΚαῖσαρ (kaisar)noun, dative, singular, masculine — “unto Caesar”, the to- or for-formG2541Caesar, a surname of the gens Iulia, which became practically synonymous with the Emperor for the time being; in the Gospels it always refers to Tiberias.unto Caesarφόρονphorontaxφόρος (phoros)noun, accusative, singular, masculine — “tax”, the object formG5411a tax, tribute, especially on persons.δοῦναιdounaito giveδίδωμι (didōmi)verb, aorist active infinitive — “to give”, a single actionG1325I offer, give; I put, place.This verse uses “give”.ἢēorἤconjunction — “or”G2228or, than.orοὔounoοὔadverb — “no”G3756no, not.no
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