Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Of their

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Bible References

Yes

Matthew 3:15
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, because this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness."
Matthew 22:21
They told him, "Caesar's." So he told them, "Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Romans 13:6
This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work.

Of their

1 Samuel 17:25
"Did all of you see this man coming up?" one Israeli asked. "He comes up to defy Israel, and the king will richly reward the man who kills him. He will give his daughter to him and will make his father's house tax free in Israel."

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Deuteronomy 15:3
You may exact payment from a foreigner, but cancel whatever your brother owes you.

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