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their disciples ... Herodians

The disciples of the Pharisees supported paying taxes only to Jewish authorities. The Herodians supported paying taxes to the Roman authorities. It is implied that the Pharisees believed that no matter what Jesus said, he would offend one of these groups. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Herodians

These were officials and followers of the Jewish king Herod. He was friends with Roman authorities. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

you do not show partiality between people

"you do not show special honor to anyone" or "you do not consider anyone more important than anyone else"